Some technologies become so ubiquitous that we wonder how we ever got along without them. How did people cook before microwaves, and how did we

Imagine a colleague insisting that his students memorize the URLs of the top 20 websites in his field, as well as keep abreast of any

Instructional designers play a critical role in helping faculty members move their courses to the online environment. However, it’s important to respect each faculty member’s

If you want to lose your audience’s attention right off the bat, be it at a conference or in a classroom, here is a tip:

Motivation and engagement are important elements of an online course. This newsletter has featured many tips on how to improve student motivation and engagement. Here

A wise teacher once told me that half of college success is just being organized, and I’m sure the same is true for any work.

Online instructors focus most of their teaching on curricular issues—what they will teach, how they will teach it, etc. But studies have found that differences

Screencasting is an ideal way for instructors to add a visual component to voice feedback, and make the experience similar to the student sitting next