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Higher Ed
Be Creative: Learner Engagement in Allied Health Courses
What is Innovative Course Design? The challenge in any course is the design. A course should be designed for learner engagement at the highest level while preparing them academically. Allied health courses are especially challenging in this area. Because these...
Online Learning Curation: The How and Why
The world of health sciences is vast and becomes even larger when content goes online. The number of courses offered online is daunting. That volume, however, does not always equate to quality. The challenge is to find the courses that offer the highest-quality...
Integrating Digital Game-based Learning in Higher Ed
Using games in learning became in vogue in the early 1960s. Jean Piaget praised the use of games in learning. He said play could help simulate real-life conflict and help resolve them. Today, we integrate digital game-based learning. Benefits of Game-Based Learning...
Higher Education Learning Trends in 2019
Have you seen what’s trending on Facebook? How about what’s trending on Twitter or Instagram? With seemingly infinite information sources but only finite time, it may be hard to conceive of doing in-depth study of academic subjects. Yet the reality of our...
K-12
Why Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Are Disrupting the Entire Education Landscape
There are two new innovations in education that are not fads: augmented reality and virtual reality. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are part of education’s evolution.
5 Steps to Effective Curriculum Planning
Computerized Adaptive Testing is a form of computerized testing that adapts based on the answers provided by the test-taker.
Instructional Designer vs. Content Writer: What’s the Difference?
Two different course creation specialists offer multiple advantages.
Pros and Cons of Computerized Adaptive Testing
Computerized Adaptive Testing is a form of computerized testing that adapts based on the answers provided by the test-taker.
Curriculum Design
3 Ways Educators Can Learn from Designers
Here are three ways educators can learn from designers.
Quality Matters: A Guide to Online Course Development Standards
Most higher education professionals agree that quality matters when it comes to student learning opportunities. But did you know that quality matters is more than just a casual consideration? Quality Matters is actually an established process that provides educators...
We are grateful for…
Thanksgiving is not only a time to savor the bounties of the season, but also a time to pause and reflect on the things we are grateful for. At A Pass, it gives us a chance to think about our company’s core values and how they align with what we love most about our...
Improve Professional Development with Micro-Credentialing
Micro-credentialing is a great way to improve professional development within your organization. It demonstrates a commitment to employee growth and sets your organization apart from others. As a matter of fact, it’s a great way to build your organization by...