Instructional design and learning experiences have evolved rapidly, blending educational theory with innovative design approaches to create engaging, user-centred environments. The field now embraces ...

In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

Though it has existed longer than many realize, the field of instructional design remains an emerging profession within higher education. As a result, many instructional designers tell "Inside Digital ...

When she joined the University of Delaware Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) digital learning team in 2016, Aviva Heyn had no idea how significant her work would become. One of ...

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

The Instructional Design for e-Learning graduate certificate prepares students to apply the principles, theories, models, tools, and techniques of a variety of approaches to instructional design in ...

Francie Alexander argues for continuity across subject areas Asking a child to juggle seven balls all at once—a challenge for ...

At one time or another, we’ve all heard “experts” assert that children have different learning styles. Some children, for instance, may be visual learners, while others best absorb information by ...