Monday, April 14, 2025

Exploring Digital Instructional Design: Student-Created SoftChalk Lessons

 

In ED 510, students are challenged to explore instructional design through hands-on creation of interactive digital content. One of the highlights of the semester is their work in SoftChalk, a powerful tool for building engaging, web-based lessons.

In this blog post, I’m excited to showcase a selection of the SoftChalk lessons developed by ED 510 students. These projects demonstrate not only their creativity and subject-area expertise but also their ability to integrate multimedia, assessment, and learner-centered strategies into a cohesive digital experience.

Take a look below to see how our future instructional leaders are bringing technology and teaching together in thoughtful, innovative ways!

 

R Harris – Time Management for Professionals

A Golden - Supercharger Installation Workshop 

C Stout - Dungeons and Dragons: What, Why, How? 

T Wood – Learning How to Crochet 

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Creative Learning with Free Online Tools: ED 510 Student Work Showcase

 

In today’s digital world, educators have access to an incredible array of free online tools that can enhance teaching and learning. In our ED 510 course, students explore these resources by creating dynamic work products, including infographics, newsletters, Padlet boards, and more.

This blog post highlights some of their innovative creations, demonstrating how these tools can be used to present information in engaging and interactive ways. Whether you're an educator, trainer, or lifelong learner, these examples showcase practical ways to integrate digital resources into your instructional practices.

Take a look at these student projects and get inspired to incorporate new tools into your own teaching strategies!

K Odell – Lawson State Monthly Newsletter 

E East – Certificate Maker 

R Harris – Student Loan Dept

V Cole – Certificate Maker 

E Wilkins – FAFSA Timeline 

T Goode – Exploring Justice & Perspective in To Kill a Mockingbird 

C Stout – What is Title 1

T Wood – Newborn Sleep Schedule 

D Broughton – Early Childhood Word Search in Educaplay 

A Golden – Supercharger 

V Hood – What is FBLA 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring Teaching with Technology: ED 510 Student Video Series

 

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing teaching and training experiences. As part of our ED 510 course, my students have explored a variety of educational technologies, evaluating their features, best practices, advantages, and potential challenges.

This blog post showcases their video presentations, where they introduce and analyze different tools that educators and trainers can use to create engaging and effective learning environments. From artificial intelligence to adaptive learning platforms, these videos provide insightful perspectives on how technology can be integrated into classrooms and professional development settings.

I invite you to watch these student-created videos and consider how these technologies could enhance your own teaching or training strategies. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments—let’s continue the conversation on innovative teaching with technology!

R Harris – Maker Spaces 

T Wood – Learning Experience Platforms

T Good – Artificial Intelligence