Tina Calandrino

Those of you following the topic of project management might find interesting this recent , popular panel webinar “Project Management for Instructional Designers”: [url]https://youtu.be/3JxuLtwnlVM[/url]. FLVC Instructional Designer Network, TOPkit, and USF-Sarasota-Manatee co-hosted this panel webinar that demonstrates how various higher edu…[Read more]

Denise,

Thanks for your question about our implementation of agile. I use it for my course redesign work with faculty members and for our TOPkit Outreach efforts. For my work with faculty members, we plan a course module using the method William described, then we develop a module. This gives us a chance to reflect and change our approach or…[Read more]

I often draw from my network in the digital learning profession to uncover excellent speakers with a wealth of knowledge in both research and practice. These professionals have a national reputation and have achieved excellence in their careers.
[ul]Kristen Betts, EdD who is currently a clinical professor at Drexel University and formerly an…[Read more]

Each year we hold a Teaching and Learning Conference for our faculty so are always looking for keynote recommendations.

A few years ago, Jose Bowen (Teaching Naked) spoke and our faculty had nothing but positive feedback about his presentation. It was faculty focused and provided practical suggestions for enhancing instructions. Checkout his…[Read more]

Heidi, thanks for your and Denise’s presentation about project management. The activity during your session helped me assess gaps in my agile process. We’ve already begun to improve the process.

Hi Amber,
That’s a shame about UDL and accessibility dropping a bit on the ELI list. Perhaps it is because institutions have more of a handle on it? Am hoping so anyway!
Kathleen

[heading]How to Make Content Usable to Students: Applying UDL Principles from the Start[/heading]

A UDL strategy that can be applied on day one and can help faculty begin their course(s) on the right foot is to include an introductory video with accurate and synchronized closed captions. Introductory videos can help provide a welcoming…[Read more]

Heidi, thanks for your comprehensive post about project management and all the fabulous resources you shared. I, too, really enjoyed the article by Phare (2018) [url]https://msudenver.edu/early-bird/2018/03/21-olc-award.shtml[/url]. Their system for allocating instructional designers time for projects makes perfect sense to me. Collaborating with…[Read more]

You may also find the TOPkit Social Media Preference survey informative. [url]https://topkit.org/topkit-social-media-survey-results/[/url]