A major trend in online education is the increasing use of gamification and other interactive media, but what are some best practices for putting that concept into play? In this episode, interactive media expert Bradd Birmingham shares tips on how to keep cutting-edge course content relevant, engaging, and effective. 

Interactive Media in Higher Education

The Learning Lounge is a place for anyone interested in teaching, learning, and instructional design. Host Joel Gardner sits down with guests from academia, the private sector, and all points between for conversations on the pursuit and future of learning. The Learning Lounge is a production of the International Institute for Innovative Instruction at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

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Issues of access and affordability of college education are hotly debated topics which affect young people entering the college market, as well as approximately 44.7 million Americans who have outstanding student loans. One approach to reducing debt and increasing college completion rates is to encourage students to come to college with transfer credits from high school. In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa, author of the book Homeschooling for College Credit, about strategies that can help both homeschooled and traditional students earn transferable college credit while in high school. Resources Homeschooling for College Credit website and book. Bio Jennifer Cook-DeRosa is the founder, Executive Director, and owner of the Homeschooling for College Credit organization. Jennifer is also the author of the book, Homeschooling for College Credit. Jennifer’s inspirational teaching style encourages parents to reconsider the wisdom of getting kids INTO college, and instead builds a plan to get them OUT. Through resourceful high school planning for homeschooled teens, Jennifer teaches parents how to make the most of their teen's high school career by injecting college credit, building an exit strategy, and stepping forward as their teen's best guidance counselor.

School Yourself! - College Credit Resources for Homeschoolers with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

So often in formal education we get focused on covering the content, or on hitting the outcomes or reaching the standards. The focus is on how to help learners achieve the goals set by a school, teacher, or government. While this is important, one of the main goals of education is to create learners that are self-directed and contributing members of society. In this podcast, we discuss the Japanese concept of Ikigai and describe some simple ways to create clarity and move toward a fulfilling, contributing occupation in your life. We also discuss ways to become self-directed toward achieving those goals. Our guest for this podcast is Wendy Ng. Wendy is an education and international relations specialist who is passionate about helping others through international collaborations and partnerships. She started her career as an educator and has diverse experiences in Singapore, Japan and around the world on Peace Boat. She enjoys facilitating cross-cultural exchange programs and developing experiential learning opportunities. She is also a content curator and writer who specializes in education and travel. Connect with her on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngwendy74/  and find out about her latest travel adventures at www.whywendywrites.com. Sources on Ikigai and self-directed learning:  About Ikigai:  https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20170807-ikigai-a-japanese-concept-to-improve-work-and-life TedX talk on Ikigai:  https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_tamashiro_how_to_ikigai In-depth discussion on Ikigai:  https://medium.com/@support_35468/ikigai-is-not-a-venn-diagram-cca7abba323 Self-directed learning:  https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/seven-essential-elements-of-a-lifelong-learning-mind-set 

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 Do you have questions regarding teaching online? Maria Angel Ferrero answers some of the more common questions, gives software advice, and offers tips for success.

Episode 11: A conversation with Dr. Maria Angel Ferrero - An expert in teaching and online learning.

If you are a teacher right now, you are probably facing the challenge of a fast and unexpected shift to teaching your courses online due to the global health crisis. In this podcast, we spoke with three experts who give you simple tips and strategies you need to move your course to an online format successfully.   Dr. Constance Wanstreet – coordinates Franklin's Title III grant to increase student retention and graduation. She has been training faculty to teach online for 15 years and co-wrote a book titled Jumpstart Your Online Classroom.   Jesse Fuhrman, MA – Jesse Fuhrman is a design faculty member at Franklin University and holds degrees from multiple universities, including his Master of Arts in Technologies of Instruction and Media from The Ohio State University, and has taught online at multiple universities.   Roberta Niche, M.Ed. – Roberta Niche, design faculty at Franklin, has a Master’s in Education (Instructional Technology). Prior to coming to Franklin, she had 25 years of experience working as a K-12 teacher in California and Texas and leading staff development as an officer in the US Navy.   5 Key Strategies for Teaching Online  Develop an online presence and persona. Provide regular communication. To talk to your learners in videoconferencing. Stay involved with student learning activities. Take care of yourself and maintain life balance.  Technologies & Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Your Online Classroom – Companion site for Jump-Start Your Online Classroom by David S. Stein and Constance E. Wanstreet Course Workload Estimator – Rice University Center for Teaching Excellence Tools for Teaching Online -– gives short summaries of the resources below and more. Teaching Online – Faculty Resources – as strategies and tools for each. Flipgrid Socrative Kahoot Peardeck Screencast-O-Matic Google Docs      Franklin University Instructional Design Resources International Institute for Innovative Instruction I4 Blog Posts:  How Much Work to Assign in Our Courses?  5 Tips for Cultivating Engaged Students  Begging the Question: Strategies to Increase Student Performance  How to Use Media Effectively in Online Courses I4 Twitter  I4 LinkedIn I4 YouTube     Additional Resources  The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning – from EDUCAUSE Review How to Help Struggling Students Succeed Online – from the Chronicle of Higher Education  Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope With Coronavirus – from EdSurge

Don’t Freak Out! - 5 Simple Strategies for Teaching Your Course Online

User experience, learner experience design…if you’re in the e-learning business, you’ve probably heard these terms bounced around, but what exactly do they mean, and how to they apply to instructional design? Today we’ll be diving into these questions with Kyle Clements, who has a background in both instructional design and learner experience design. Kyle works for WGU Labs, a non-profit innovation center associated with Western Governors University, where he designs and guides the development of products and experiences from ideation through implementation and evaluation.   Resources: Nielsen Norman Group

Interactive Media in Higher Education

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