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November 13, 2022
Creating Better Video For Learning, Part 2
August 15, 2022
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January 2, 2022
4 Multiple-Choice Question Misunderstandings That Spell Trouble
Research shows that many multiple-choice questions are poorly written. One of the reasons they are poorly written is that many question writers have misunderstandings about multiple-choice questions. In this article, I'll discuss 4 of these misunderstandings and what's true instead.
July 24, 2020
(The Right) Learning Modalities To Deliver Digital Learning: Part 5
This article will help you blend asynchronous and synchronous elements in your online courses. This is the final article in the series on using digital modalities and includes important insights on "how" to best combine them.
June 8, 2020
(The Right) Learning Modalities To Deliver Digital Learning: Part 4
In this article, I’m taking a deeper dive on what research tells us are the main benefits and barriers of synchronous elements. Research shows that it is critical that we optimize its benefits and reduce the potential barriers in order to obtain good outcomes.
May 12, 2020
(The Right) Learning Modalities To Deliver Digital Learning: Part 3
Research tells us that asynchronous and synchronous online learning elements serve different purposes. In this article, I’m going for a deeper dive into the use and selection of asynchronous elements, as many suggest that they should be the major part of most online courses.
April 13, 2020
(The Right) Learning Modalities To Deliver Digital Learning: Part 2
This article describes the importance of content and social interactions using asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (live learning) tools. It offers an evidence-informed analysis of the main benefits and limitations of asynchronous and synchronous eLearning for better blending.
April 3, 2020
(The Right) Learning Modalities To Deliver Digital Learning: Part 1
If you’re scrambling to get training online, you may be confused about your options. Evidence shows that you’ll likely need both asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (live) tools to support different instructional needs. I begin this series with a discussion of these tools and blending them.
March 22, 2020
Should We Offer Tutorials For Using Our eLearning? Probably Not
Research shows that it’s not necessarily a good idea to add a how-to-use-this-course tutorial for our online courses as it can increase anxiety and cognitive load. The simpler and broader implications and what to do instead are discussed.
January 12, 2020
Minimizing Challenges Of Learning From Smaller Screens
Research describes significant constraints for consuming content and performing tasks on a smaller screen, and we must be aware of them when designing mobile information and learning content. Fortunately, research also offers actionable and easy-to-implement tactics for making content on a smaller screen easier to use and understand.