game-based learning Archives

Designing a Course Worth Learning 1

Over the next few weeks or months, my goal is to reflect on what and how I think as I design (big and small, d/Design) UNIV 291 in the roles…

Instructional Design, Learning

Olé, Olé, Olé

According to Wikipedia (Oops! The mention of this word might start a friendly argument!), the word “olé” might refer to several things, including a football chant, with the star footballer’s…

Instructional Design, Teaching

Courses as conversations – this metaphor was first brought to my attention several years ago by a VCU professor, Deb Cowles. Inspired by The Cluetrain Manifesto (Rick Levine, Christopher Locke, Doc Searls,…

Creativity, Educational Technology, Instructional Design

Concept and Technique: How to Build a Digital Escape Room

Background This is a hot topic among many K12 teachers, and we could definitely use this in higher ed and in industry. Last November, I was inspired by a session…

Creativity, Instructional Design

What an Instructional Designer Learned from The Great British Baking Show

November 12, 2018 /

I am late to the party. I just finished one season or the Netflix Collection 5 of The Great British Baking Show (aka The Great British Bakeoff), the one where (spoiler alert!) an army officer won. Have you watched any of the shows? If you plan on watching the series, you can opt to stop reading now. If not, you may proceed! I’ve read many things about the show. Many people find it charming to the point of becoming addicted to it. I binge watch some Netflix or Amazon Prime…

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Yin Wah Kreher

Designing a Course Worth Learning 1

Olé, Olé, Olé

Course Metaphors

Concept and Technique: How to Build a Digital Escape Room