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How Can K-12 Classroom Teachers Transition to Instructional Design Roles? (Issue 34)

Authors: Mackenzie Hill, M.A., University of Central Florida; Dr. Ashley Salter, University of Central Florida Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE, I am a K-12 teacher looking to transition into an instructional design...
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Multi-modal Learning Offerings and Expectations (Issue 33)

Author: Charlotte Jones-Roberts, University of Central Florida Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE, As an online faculty member in higher education, I find myself grappling with the multitude of course modalities...
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Considerations of Generative AI for Content Creation (Issue 32)

Author: Anastasia Bojanowski, University of Central Florida Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE, Some of my colleagues are leveraging Generative AI for content creation.  I have content that needs to be updated and...
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Strategies for Mitigating Student Anxiety (Issue 31)

Author: Charlotte Jones-Roberts, University of Central Florida Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE, In my recent classes, I’ve noticed students being more open about feeling anxious in an online classroom...
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A “Weighty” Issue: Grading Schemes and Course Design (Issue 30)

Author and Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE, Thanks for your responses to the issues we all share in Instructional Design. I’m an ID at FAU and work with some amazing faculty. Of course, the faculty member has...