The Keys to Building a More Inclusive Learning Environment (Pt.2) 23 April 2025 Use inclusive language Educators can go even further and make in person and online classrooms more inclusive by tailoring their language to this goal. Specifically, instructors should: Think about their values and how they approach topics such as gender, race, and different abilities Ensure that they don’t use examples or… Read more →
The Keys to Building a More Inclusive Learning Environment (Pt.1) 10 April 2025 No two people are alike, and modern learning and development professionals must be aware of this as they teach to more diverse populations. This is especially true when it comes to online learning; when you host an online class, you could end up teaching a very diverse range of learners… Read more →
Design Thinking in Learning Experience Design: Empathy, Iteration and Innovation (Pt.2) 20 March 2025 2. Prototype and test Prototyping and testing can be achieved with the following steps: Create a prototype for your users to test. It’s important to note that testing in Design Thinking isn't about achieving perfect results. The goal is to evaluate the usefulness of the solution and identify areas of… Read more →
Design Thinking in Learning Experience Design: Empathy, Iteration and Innovation (Pt.1) 6 March 2025 One of the most common struggles in the world of learning and development (L&D) is finding novel approaches that capture the learners’ attention, while boosting engagement and enabling problem-solving and creativity. There is one approach that’s making a lot of headway, known as Design Thinking. It’s a human-centered learning design… Read more →
Key Design Solutions and Visual Techniques for Web Design in 2025 5 February 2025 Web design is a vibrant and ever-changing landscape, where new trends blossom alongside enduring classics. Established principles continue to captivate, yet there's ample space for innovation and experimentation. In recent years, convenience has taken center stage, a trend that shows no signs of waning in 2025. Websites are becoming more… Read more →
Emerging Technologies Of eLearning in 2025 (Pt.2) 21 January 2025 6. Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics And Insights Data-driven decision making involves using analytics and insights to inform instructional strategies and improve learning outcomes. eLearning platforms can collect data on student performance, engagement, and behavior, providing valuable information for educators. By analyzing this data, educators can identify trends, pinpoint areas for… Read more →
Emerging Technologies Of eLearning in 2025 (Pt.1) 7 January 2025 The world of eLearning has been rapidly evolving, and as we venture into 2025, its transformation shows no signs of slowing down. For eLearning professionals, students, and educators, staying ahead of the curve is crucial to leveraging new technologies and methodologies that can enhance the learning experience. This article explores… Read more →
Digital Design Education Trends in 2025 12 December 2024 The emergence of new tools and methodologies is reshaping classrooms and online platforms alike, creating exciting opportunities for aspiring designers. With industries continually adapting to digital advancements, educational institutions are finding innovative ways to prepare students for a rapidly changing landscape. This dynamic environment allows creativity to flourish while equipping… Read more →
Creative Education in the Digital Era: Dangers and Opportunities (Pt.2) 22 November 2024 Challenges Experts worry that our growing reliance on artificial intelligence might stifle our critical thinking skills over time. While digital tools offer many advantages for creative education, they also present some significant concerns. We have seen numerous arguments about how today's digital tools fall short of human creativity and cannot… Read more →
Creative Education in the Digital Era: Dangers and Opportunities (Pt.1) 9 November 2024 Creative education is based on critical thinking, hands-on or practical approaches, rather than theoretical knowledge. It teaches students to be adaptable and think outside the box. Creative disciplines such as arts, creative writing, design, etc. often have curriculums that promote diversity and innovation in thinking, empowering students to approach problem-solving… Read more →
The Benefits of Design Education: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation (Pt.3) 23 October 2024 Embracing Technology and Digital Transformation In today's digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in design. Design education equips students with the digital skills necessary to leverage technology effectively. From mastering design software to understanding the principles of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, students are prepared to… Read more →
The Benefits of Design Education: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation (Pt.2) 6 October 2024 Enhancing Creativity and Critical Thinking Creativity lies at the heart of design education. It encourages students to think outside the box, explore new possibilities, and challenge conventional norms. By engaging in design projects, students learn to identify problems, analyse them from different perspectives, and generate innovative solutions. This process nurtures… Read more →
The Benefits of Design Education: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation (Pt.1) 21 September 2024 Welcome to the intriguing world of design education, a field that beautifully blends creativity with practicality and imagination with technology. “The Benefits of Design Education: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation” will enlighten you about the significant role of design education in shaping innovative minds and fuelling modern society's growth. Design isn't… Read more →
Context In eLearning: 6 Tips to Help Online Learners Contextualize 7 September 2024 The Importance of Context in eLearning and How to Help Online Learners Contextualize Building context is essential in eLearning. You can spend hundreds of hours building an eLearning course packed with features, clear navigation, and visual cues. All will be for naught if you haven’t considered the online learner’s perspective.… Read more →
Arts Education Imperatives: Connecting the Globe (Pt.4) 6 August 2024 The Post Digital In 1998 Negroponte proposed that "Like air and drinking water, being digital will be noticed only in its absence, not by its presence" (para. 2) suggesting that digital technology would become a vast, quiet element forming a seamless backbone of life. More recently, Jörissen (2018) also refers… Read more →
Arts Education Imperatives: Connecting the Globe (Pt.3) 9 July 2024 Considering the Four Imperatives Inclusion, Agency, and Wellbeing Inclusion, agency, and wellbeing in arts education are three distinct but interconnected dimensions of human experience. Reporting on inclusion as part of the global Education Monitoring Report (UNESCO, 2017), Antoninis et al. (2020, p.105) claim that “progress on education access is stagnating,”… Read more →
Arts Education Imperatives: Connecting the Globe (Pt.2) 7 June 2024 Phase 1 focussed on the 2019 UNITWIN symposium in Winnipeg, and subsequent Yearbook, Visions of Sustainability for Arts Education: Value, Challenge and Potential (Bolden & Jeanneret, 2021). Chapters were contributed by UNITWIN members and their colleagues from nine countries in Oceania, North America, Asia, and Africa. Researchers from Australia, Singapore,… Read more →
Arts Education Imperatives: Connecting the Globe (Pt.1) 10 May 2024 Abstract At a time of uncertainty Arts Education continues to offer powerful learning possibilities for being in, and with, the world. While it is crucial to research these possibilities in our own communities, clearly, engaging and collaborating with colleagues from various global contexts and cultures offers great potential. These interactions… Read more →
Contextualization at the Heart of Learning Design 5 April 2024 5 Factors for Learning Designers to Consider In this age of globalization and digitization, it is only natural that many eLearning programs are translated into different languages and implemented in different countries. After all, one of the main advantages of eLearning is that it allows for global reach — to… Read more →
Why a Mobile Learning Platform is Essential in the Digital Age. Pt.2? 7 March 2024 How Mobile Learning Platforms Enhance eLearning Experiences Mobile learning platforms have transformed the eLearning landscape by making education more accessible and engaging. With a mobile learning platform, learners can access eLearning courses and materials on their mobile devices, eliminating the need for a traditional classroom setting. This accessibility empowers learners to… Read more →
