Learning Design Tools and Resources

"Ten Options for Creating Websites."

The newest version of D2L has what looks like some very positive changes in terms of usability

D2L Mooc

Great overview of exactly what an infographic is and how it can be used.

"The Department of Justice's revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) were published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. cover of Justice Department's 2010 ADA StandardsThe Department has assembled this official online version of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) to bring together the information in one easy-to-access location. It provides the scoping and technical requirements for new construction and alterations resulting from the adoption of revised 2010 Standards in the final rules for Title II (28 CFR part 35) and Title III (28 CFR part 36). "

"Suggested Guidelines for Online Courses"

"Easy scheduling-Free of charge and without registration"

Love this one! Use it all the time with groups that may not all utilize iCal or Outlook.

As "nontraditional" students gradually become the majority, professors must adjust their thinking and teaching methods.

There are methods and models for implementing blended learning -- from the flipped classroom, to the flex model. All of them are on the continuum of just how much time is spent online and in the online classroom. Blended Learning can provide a unique way of not only engaging students in collaborative work and projects, but also personalizing and individualizing instruction for students.

"Personal 3-D printers are getting more powerful and more advanced every year. The latest models, on display last weekend at New York's annual Maker Faire, can crank out everything from model Eiffel Towers to wearable high-heeled shoes"