Let’s Talk About ADDIE
Instructional Design, Learning Design, Best Practices, eClarity Amanda Douglas-Young Instructional Design, Learning Design, Best Practices, eClarity Amanda Douglas-Young

Let’s Talk About ADDIE

ADDIE stands for Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate—a model of actions that guide a learning designer through the steps of course creation. Some critics say it is too old or too inflexible. However, as a leader who continues to grow a successful eLearning business using this model, I say that it is quite the opposite. Let’s look at this model in a few different ways.

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10 Steps to a Successful Online Course Launch
Higher Education, Learning Design, Best Practices Jennifer Elliott Cropper Higher Education, Learning Design, Best Practices Jennifer Elliott Cropper

10 Steps to a Successful Online Course Launch

When it comes to teaching online, a common myth is that it is somehow easier than face-to-face instruction. There is no doubt that each method of delivery has its challenges. But the truth is that learners may not be the only ones who might be feeling uncertain and overwhelmed about starting a new course. What follows is a step-by-step process designed to help you ensure your online course is in tip-top shape on the first day of class.

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Why Your Organization Needs an Accessibility Guide

Why Your Organization Needs an Accessibility Guide

Accessibility and inclusion are increasingly important considerations in our modern society, as are equity and diversity. To effectively ensure that we, as a company, accomplish our mission of creating the best learning experiences for everyone, we have developed a set of standards focused on accessibility and inclusion. This has become our Accessibility Guide. Learn why you should have one, too.

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