A Path Forward for Scaling Course Creation in Higher Ed
Out of necessity, universities scrambled to go online during the pandemic, but it is becoming ever more clear that hybrid learning environments such as “flipped classrooms” have real upside potential..
Personalized Learning in the Blended College Classroom: What You Need to Know
The blended classroom is on the rise in higher education, and research shows that students and staff alike are gravitating toward this model of learning in the name of increased engagement,..
The Courseware Creator: What It Is and Why Educators Love It
When is the last time you’ve been to a college campus? Whether you’re a student, an educator, or a publisher, look around the next time you step on school grounds. The diversity of students has..
How to Keep Digital Textbooks Relevant
When publishing digital learning content, staying relevant is more important than ever. Educators and students alike are able to find the latest information easily on the web and expect learning..
Online Assessment: Highlight the Text Tips & Advantages
If you have the right highlighting skills, then you have a gift. Highlighting draws attention to important information in a bunch of text. It is an effective way to pick out critical parts and review..
Trend Towards Open Educational Resources and Publishing
Colleges and universities all over the US are participating in programs that give their students access to open educational resources (OER) in the form of free or very low-cost course materials and..
7 Reasons to Use an Authoring Tool
1. Other word processors do not make the grade Microsoft Word and Google Docs do not have the capabilities nor do they fit the needs of an online educational publisher. An authoring tool allows them..
Online Assessments: Drag-and-Drop Tips and Advantages
Tap-and-place or drag-and-drop questions make your learning more interactive. Try it on your next elearning course and see the difference. This format is quite effective in making your learners stop..
Online Textbook Publishing: Tips and Best Practices
When entering the digital publishing arena, there’s a lot to think about. It’s easy to make an online textbook. Making a GOOD online textbook is a whole different ballgame. An online textbook done..
Let’s Talk Metadata: A Simple Introduction
Though undoubtedly a controversial figure, Edward Snowden brought metadata out of tech team only dialogue and into the public domain in 2013, albeit in a terrifying manner. Since then, even..