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  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Whether you are teaching a course for the first time or the fiftieth, it is good practice to take a step back and critically reflect on the design of one’s course. Faculty are undoubtedly the masters of their course content,…

    way similar to Quality Matters. I pared it down to 25 best practices in the following categories: Course Introduction, Learning Objectives and Assessment, Instructional Materials and Activities, Course Technology, and Learner Support and Accessibility. The list intentionally errs on the side of brevity in order to provide a fast review of quality design indicators. Note that teaching of the course is not evaluated here; that would require a whole different type of rubric. About ⅔ of the standards

  • Each year the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC), a group of 33 northwest colleges and universities, sponsors an Award for Innovation in Instructional Technologies. The award recognizes faculty members and instructional technologists at member institutions for work demonstrating effective design, development, integration, and/or support of…

    2016 NWACC Award for Innovation in Instructional Technologies Posted by: nordgrle / December 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 Each year the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC), a group of 33 northwest colleges and universities, sponsors an Award for Innovation in Instructional Technologies. The award recognizes faculty members and instructional technologists at member institutions for work demonstrating effective design, development, integration, and/or support of instructional technology

  • By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Engaging students who are learning at a distance can be challenging for faculty, especially when faculty are accustomed to judging engagement face-to-face. During the PLUTO Institute for Online and Blended Learning, we recommend a number of strategies to engage students…

    Engaging Students During Remote Learning Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 16, 2020 March 16, 2020 By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Engaging students who are learning at a distance can be challenging for faculty, especially when faculty are accustomed to judging engagement face-to-face. During the PLUTO Institute for Online and Blended Learning, we recommend a number of strategies to engage students through the careful design of instruction and communications. In exceptional

  • JP Avila, Associate Professor of Art & Design, and Chad P. Hall ’10, PLU alum, have been busy at work with the release of season 4 of their podcast, This is Design School . This release welcomes amazing guests in the design world and beyond.…

    “This is Design School” Podcast Posted by: Kate Williams / April 11, 2019 April 11, 2019 By Kate Williams '16JP Avila, Associate Professor of Art & Design, and Chad P. Hall ’10, PLU alum, have been busy at work with the release of season 4 of their podcast, This is Design School. This release welcomes amazing guests in the design world and beyond. This is Design School is a podcast for those interested in design, starting a career in design, or needing a reminder of why they went into design

  • The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and…

    New Design Research Lab Opens Posted by: Reesa Nelson / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and various consumable resources. The lab is located in room 106 and is open during business hours during classes or by student request

  • Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands.…

    February 2, 2009 Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands. And they listen eagerly as she tells them how to simultaneously twist and braid the bark, while her teeth stay clenched on one end. She reminds them to keep the cedar damp and the material fills the room with a musky, sweet

  • What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities  (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that  every  student, whether you  live on campus  or  commute…

    Learning Communities Posted by: shortea / May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here's how to pick yours.Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that every student, whether you live on campus or commute, is part of a Learning Community, and you get to pick which you want to be a part of. LCs are a way for you to connect with community inside and outside of the classroom

  • What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities  (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that  every  student, whether you  live on campus  or  commute…

    Learning Communities Posted by: shortea / May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here's how to pick yours.Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that every student, whether you live on campus or commute, is part of a Learning Community, and you get to pick which you want to be a part of. LCs are a way for you to connect with community inside and outside of the classroom

  • Gravit Designer is a free, easy-to-use, vector-based graphic design software program. Gravit can be used to create flyers, logos, presentations, and a multitude of other graphic design content. This software includes features similar to Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, making it a viable alternative to more…

    Gravit Designer: A Free, Vector-Based Graphic Design Program Posted by: berlinma / March 5, 2018 March 5, 2018 Gravit Designer is a free, easy-to-use, vector-based graphic design software program. Gravit can be used to create flyers, logos, presentations, and a multitude of other graphic design content. This software includes features similar to Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, making it a viable alternative to more intense graphic design and layout programs. Gravit can be used from within a web

  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer One way to increase student engagement with course content is to promote a variety of instructional resources that provide multiple perspectives or methods of delivery. When planning instructional content, consider how content posted online can enhance the learning taking place…

    Instructional Resources, Part 1: Variety is the Spice of [Student] Life Posted by: bodewedl / March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer One way to increase student engagement with course content is to promote a variety of instructional resources that provide multiple perspectives or methods of delivery. When planning instructional content, consider how content posted online can enhance the learning taking place in the classroom. Online instructional content can