by Jessie Hayden | Feb 1, 2020 | ALL, BUILD, DESIGN
I think that all aspiring (and inspiring) course creators have at least one course that they just have to create. It’s simply non-negotiable. Life will simply not be complete until they create that course. A “have-to-create” course can spring from a variety of...
by Jessie Hayden | Jan 20, 2020 | BUILD, DESIGN
Don’t strive for perfection in your online course design and development. Why? Because a) it doesn’t exist, b) it will stifle your creativity, and, most importantly, c) perfection is ultimately self-serving, not ‘other’ serving, which runs...
by Jessie Hayden | Dec 15, 2019 | ALL, DESIGN
Every course has a story. A story that is uniquely tied to its creator no matter for whom the course is intended. In fact, I would venture so far as to say that the courses we create, and aspire to create, say as much about us as they do about the needs and goals of...
by Jessie Hayden | Oct 2, 2019 | ALL, BUILD, DESIGN
When it comes to books, chocolate, and educational technology, my appetite is fairly insatiable. I am not one of those teachers or course creators who seeks a comfortable groove to course design or instruction. My personal belief is that taking a cruise control...
by Jessie Hayden | Oct 2, 2019 | ALL, DESIGN
The primary goal of an online course, or any course for that matter, is to fulfill a set of learning outcomes or objectives for the learner. However, we can create an even more engaging experience for our students if we take full advantage of the visual environment...
by Jessie Hayden | Oct 1, 2019 | ALL, DESIGN, TEACH
We are our own worst critics when it comes to our online courses. Paradoxically, we also often fail to appreciate aspects of online course design that matter most to students. You might even say that sometimes course creators and their students are living in parallel...
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