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The Academic Strategy and Advance Development teams are hoping to gather your feedback on three draft state rubrics designed to capture the essential elements of a course design review in an LMS. This research is an early step in a larger proof-of-concept effort to determine whether aspects of course design—such as…
Course design isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. As AI, accessibility, and student expectations evolve, so must the courses we create. Whether you’re working to better support instructors, improve student engagement, or rethink assessment, this eBook offers practical strategies grounded in research and…
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Academic Excellence Awards, recognizing educators who have made significant contributions to the learning community. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in education. About the…
Course design is evolving, and with it comes new challenges and exciting opportunities. As educators and instructional designers, you’re at the forefront of these changes—adapting to shifting student needs, integrating new technologies, and refining best practices to enhance learning experiences. The Academic Strategy…
Hello, Instructure Community! At Instructure, we’re invested in meeting the evolving needs of today’s educators and learners. This feedback opportunity is aimed at gaining a broader understanding of how institutions are addressing key issues like media literacy and misinformation, screen time reduction, student mental…
As we enter into Mental Health Week, I have been reflecting on a recent episode of EduCast3000 we recorded with Johanna Bjartmarsdottir, mental health advocate and founder of Harts. If you’re as passionate about mental health in education as I am, I highly encourage you to listen. Her willingness to share her story so…
We provided a feedback opportunity for you to share how your institution is addressing key issues like media literacy and misinformation, screen time reduction, student mental health, and more. Participation was low, but the findings and insights thus far are worth deeper discussion. Designed by Freepik Why This Matters…
In many ways, 2024 is the year of “assessment”. Assessment is everywhere, from AI upending the traditional paper-pencil test to institutions needing to find new ways to be more efficient with their resources. Over the course of the year, we will be sharing a series of whitepapers focused on the many facets of the…
We reached out to get your views on Open Educational Resources (OER), your experience with their usability, and what you feel is essential to its future. As a token of our appreciation for everyone’s time and contribution, we are sharing this preliminary report of findings. In May 2024, the Academic Strategy team…
The Academic Strategy team is conducting a survey on OER, and your insights are invaluable in helping to define the value and importance of accessible and innovative learning materials. By taking part in this brief (5 - 10 minute) survey, you would contribute to developing a deeper awareness of the challenges with OER in…
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