This blog is excerpted from a longer talk given to the Open edX® Educators Working Group. Full recording, transcript and summary can be found on

The approach to course design is evolving through the adoption of collaborative tools and reusable resources. As instructional designers, the introduction of these elements into

In today’s educational landscape, the power of video as a teaching tool cannot be overstated. Its ability to bring subjects to life, engage learners, and

A well designed game or simulation in your online course offers a number of clear benefits. It increases the interactivity of your course. It adds

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Our team recently had the opportunity to attend the LWMOOCs conference at MIT in Boston to present findings from an action research project that we

Here are three widely held beliefs that contradict the research. What are some generally held beliefs or potential myths about learning online that you have encountered?

Creating assessments that are authentic and go beyond the standard multiple choice in a large online course requires creativity. Here are three cases we’ve worked with to provide some inspiration.