As the founder of an educational technology company, staying close to the issues that matter most to students, teachers, administrators and parents is imperative. There are lots of companies trying to solve problems in education with technology. The fact is, technology can’t solve everything. But to figure out what can be solved with technology requires...
In December 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced No Child Left Behind as the nation’s guiding federal education law. It created the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program (SSAE), a block grant program under Title IVA of the law. According to Afterschool Alliance, The SSAE program received an authorized funding level of...
The New York State Department of Education (NYSED) requires one semester of comprehensive health education in middle school and high school. But many schools are struggling to meet that requirement. Recently, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer called attention to the paucity of health education in NYC public schools, citing a statistic that found 43% of eighth...
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As a teacher, one of the main goals of instruction was to engage my students. As a special education teacher, this goal was even more critical to the effectiveness and success of my instruction. I would often engage students during test prep and review by creating interactive memory games such as jeopardy. I would establish a competitive dynamic among...
Defining learning objectives and outcomes is one of the most important steps in developing corporate training. Well defined learning objectives and outcomes enable both the trainers and the learners to know what to be taught and how to participate in the learning process, while the supporting organization knows what to expect from the process. These...
Here in the LxD world, we’re very much accustomed to assessing and evaluating learners. Don’t forget that design needs to be evaluated too. To develop effective instructional design, remain cognizant of performance areas that an evaluation would measure. Attractiveness What impression do aesthetics leave on the user? A huge impression. Last Friday night I found myself perusing...
There’s nothing worse than going through a training, getting to the assessment, and realizing most of the learned content is inapplicable. How do we rectify that as learner experience designers? We plan with the end in mind: backward design. Backwards design should be planned with the final assessment in mind. Having worked as a primary educator,...
It’s safe to say we’re currently at the forefront of an e-learning revolution. Organizations and institutions have adopted a ‘people first’ model, and respect the need for flexibility and ease of access for employees and students alike. As is the case with most societal shifts, there will be implications and challenges; the rise of e-learning being no different. Designers of...
Online learning does not have to feel daunting to learners. Often, the lack of human interaction causes a lack of effectiveness in content delivery. Students get unmotivated. However, there are ways to remedy these challenges by humanizing the online learning experience. Here’s how: Tell a story The art of storytelling is powerful beyond measure. It’s...
