Here are a few books that helped me better understand user behavior to support instructional design.
Author Archives: rosetawy
Literacies
Cultural Digital Emotional Financial Health Information Data for Analytical Activities: Gapminder Data for Analytical Activities: NetLogo Mathematical Reading/Writing YouTube Channel: Learn English with James (audience is ESL, but a useful resource for grammar and writing)
Language Learning
English YouTube Channel: JamesESL Spanish Listening and Vocabulary Practice: News in Slow (also has French, Italian, and German iterations)
Guide to Scenario-Based Learning
Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) is a way of asking students to apply their knowledge – experiential or instructed – within the context of a simulated real-life situation. You may hear it referred to as Problem-Based or Case-Based Learning, and it is one way to create an authentic assessment. In this guide, we’ll cover the case forContinue reading “Guide to Scenario-Based Learning”
About Me
I serve as a Sr. Instructional Designer for the Active Learning division of Cognella, a San Diego-based publishing company that publishes learning materials for higher education and professional learning. I work with faculty who are interested in authoring new eLearning content, collaborating to review student needs, course goals, and market research, together outlining what typesContinue reading “About Me”
Course Evaluation Tools
OSCQR Online Course Quality Review Rubric Quality Matters Quality Matters Rubrics and Standards
Adult Learning Theories
Reference: Bloom’s Taxonomy Infographics: 14 Brilliant Bloom’s Taxonomy Posters for Teachers Article: How to Design Your E-Learning Course Using Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction
eLearning Tips and Tools
Tips Article: How to Design Your E-Learning Course Using Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction Article: Align Assessments, Objectives, Instructional Strategies Article: Ten Ways to Overcome Barriers to Student Engagement Online Article: Golden Rules for Engaging Students in Learning Activities Tools Article: Top Tools for Learning
Video Libraries
YouTube Channels CrashCourse Khan Academy HISTORY Channel Discovery JamesESL English Lessons Vox Movieclips Computerphile
Image Libraries
Stock Photos Depositphotos istockphoto Pexels – includes royalty-free images Pixabay – includes royalty-free images Unsplash – includes royalty-free images Royalty-Free Wikimedia Commons Library of Congress NASA Images Smithsonian Open Access NYPL Digital Collection NIH Photo Galleries British Library Castaneda Map Collection USGS: The National Map
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