One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

Metaverse is the word of the moment – referring to online, persistent virtual environments that many, including the likes of Facebook and Microsoft – believe represent the next evolution of the ...

5 ways to create online courses that improve retention Helen Colman, Editor and Content Strategist, iSpring March 12, 2021 Online courses don't have to be monotonous--these strategies can help you ...

Online learning demand grows as learners look for course discounts, and this pattern has become hard to ignore in 2025.

Creating a course map is like planning a road trip—you start with your destination (learning outcomes) and chart the best route to get there (instruction, activities, and assessments). A ...

The program focuses on the knowledge and skills of instructional design and using technology tools to improve teaching and learning, especially on the design of online learning and digital ...

Did you know that you could have the prestige of Harvard University on your resume, completely for free? No, that wasn’t a typo. The Ivy League school has a selection of free courses teaching ...

These days, most people have an intuitive grasp of what a well-designed website looks and feels like. The pages load quickly, it adapts to different screen sizes and devices, and there’s a consistent ...

In 2025, the pace of change in online learning is unlike anything the education sector has ever experienced. From a flexible way for students to learn into a global standard: wherever and whenever you ...

Was an early stage employee at Coursera in 2012-2013 and has no current financial interest in this or any other company mentioned in this article. The “great resignation” has left a lot of people with ...