Which Theory Fits Best? Instructional Designers have a unique job designing lessons. Instructional Design (ID) is a planning process. Those lessons could be either eLearning lessons or classroom-based learning. Richey et al. (2011, as cited by Smith and Ragan, 2005, p. 4) identify ID as “the systematic and reflective process of translating principles of learning…
At its core, programming is just solving problems so a computer can execute a task. Or, as one of our engineers Nick Duckwiler aptly put it: “A lot of engineering is just solving headaches.” Indeed, between fixing bugs and dreaming up app ideas that can address real world difficulties, devs need to be enthusiastic about…
Revolutionizing Education With AI Low-Code Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) [1] and low-code development [2] are revolutionizing the field of education? In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, the demand for innovative digital learning solutions is soaring [3]. AI and low-code development have emerged as the dynamic duo reshaping the way we learn. These…
In the last several years, the world of work has changed dramatically. There was the pandemic, the resultant ongoing mental health crisis, a reassessment of what is important in work and in life, the rise of remote work, and the Great Resignation. There is growing awareness of the realities of the workplace— toxic culture and…
We are thrilled to share new insights from our latest research at Coursera, focusing on the drivers of success in online, hands-on learning experiences. This collaborative effort by our Teaching & Learning and Data Science teams has shed light on the elements that improve completion rates and learner satisfaction in Graded Lab Assignments for in-browser…
Late this summer, the Talking Heads released a remastered version of their concert film, Stop Making Sense. Although the film has already left some theaters, the band hasn’t stopped promoting it. Above, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth join Stephen Colbert and reminisce about their adventures at RISD, CBGBs, and touring with The…
Partnership Between HIDOE And Tutor.com Aims To Ensure Student Success Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that it has been selected by the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) to provide 24/7 online tutoring for every eighth-grade public school student in the state. Through the partnership, more…
What’s the difference between the United States of America and a cup of yogurt? If you leave the cup of yogurt alone for 200 years, it develops a culture. So goes one of many jokes long in circulation about the supposed American tendency toward low-minded, expedient philistinism. I grant, as an American myself, that such…
Build Workplace Safety Training For Compliance If you’re planning safety at work training, it’s important to get the blend and balance right. For some industries, there’ll be explicit safety requirements that are mandated in law and heavily regulated. The food industry’s a good example of this. But there’s also a core portfolio of training courses…
Which In-Demand Skills Should You Prioritize In Your L&D Strategy? What skills gaps do you need to bridge to help your team achieve their full potential? Which challenges can you expect when implementing an employee upskilling and reskilling program? This eBook covers all the essentials you need to identify the in-demand skills you should focus…
