What Is an Open Educational Resource (OER)? Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials that are free to use, re-use, and share for faculty and students. OERs can take the
The 2021 AACN Essentials provide a transformative framework for nursing education. These updated standards emphasize competency-based learning, ensuring that nursing graduates are prepared to meet the demands of modern healthcare.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the learning processes offers a dynamic avenue for enhancing student engagement and creativity. The examples below outline a strategic approach to utilizing AI in educational settings,
As artificial intelligence reshapes higher education, institutions face a critical moment: resist change or embrace transformation. At Risepoint, we believe in turning these challenges into opportunities that enhance learning while
Artificial intelligence, or more commonly GenAi, is everywhere these days, and it’s increasingly being used to generate text. From marketing copy to social media posts to even news articles, AI
In today’s digital landscape, AI is rapidly changing how we create and consume content. While AI writing tools offer undeniable advantages, it’s crucial to develop a discerning eye to differentiate
Creating videos for online education can be an excellent way to reach and engage your students while building instructor presence. However, because videos are fundamentally audiovisual in nature, including them
Assessments are core components of course design. They measure student knowledge, understanding, and skill, but can also provide insight on the success of various teaching strategies. The efficacy of the
For anyone who has taught face-to-face classes, making the transition to fully online may feel completely overwhelming. Course developers and instructors alike might find themselves asking questions such as, “How
Practical experiences in physics, biology, chemistry, and other science courses can make fundamental concepts more tangible for students and thus help them achieve course objectives. For this reason, a laboratory
Meet Allen. Allen is a kinesthetic learner. When he was a child, his favorite classes in school (besides PE) were his second-grade math class where the teacher allowed the students
Instructional materials—such as readings, videos, and other content—are the everyday tools students engage with to meet learning objectives. While there are countless types of materials you can use, there are
Course acceleration is the process of transitioning a traditional, semester-long course into a shorter format, typically seven to eight weeks,
Images and visuals can transform the way students understand your course materials. Whether illustrating a complex idea, visualizing data, or
Creating video content can feel like a big lift, especially when balancing the other responsibilities of developing an online course.
A common pattern looks like this: a student copies your discussion prompt into a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT
Students will be using AI this school year and with learners suggesting that nearly 70% of schools have not integrated
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