Adaptive eLearning
This is a "case study" from a design firm about a progressive web app created for McGraw Hill.
POLSC 101: Introduction to Political Science
A MOOC from Saylor Academy. It could be more user-friendly (shorter paragraphs, shorter sentences, more informal language), but overall is decent.
Instructional Evaluation Service Course
This is an OER course on instruction design that, appropriately, is a reasonably good example of instructional design. I say reasonably because it could be better in terms of visual design and wayfinding.
Build a Healthy Plate
Designing and Teaching for Impact in Online Courses
This course could be a more visually effective, but on balance it's a decent example of ID principles like chunking content, checking for knowledge, and accessibility. BONUS: Lots of good ID info in the course itself.
Mapping Nuclear Verification
Jinsha River Basin
Kick My Habits. How Much Could You Save?
An interactive "game" that shows savings from avoiding habits like smoking and eating out.
The ABC’s of Living a Healthy Life
Good example of keeping each slide simple. Also good example of consistent style through graphics and type.
Column and Veil
As a website, this is a little annoying (you have to click on all the items before you can proceed). But there are some good ideas for learning design.
SPENT
Interactive poverty simulation.
Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research: Ducks Unlimited
Check out the ducks move as you scroll down!
The Global Goals
Year End Annual Report Template
Venngage template.
3 Storytelling Tips
How To Fight A Bear
A very well done simulation that teaches you what to do if you encounter a bear.
Building a Community of Learners via Online Discussions
I created this for a presentation on online discussions at NWeLearn 2019. I was inspired by a Canva template from Slide Carnival.
What factors affect food production?
I created these Google Slides as part of a "Food Systems" topic in HE 257 (Health Promotion), a gen ed that every student at WOU takes.
Palamon Google Slides Template
From Slides Carnival. Good if you have big images with lots of copy space.
Lodovico Google Slides Template
From Slide Carnival.
Animal Production and Human Health (FAO)
Optimal Living Salem
Disclosure: I did this site. But it's one of my favorites.
Faculty Tech Showcase Postcard
Why it's good: (1) The time and location text is large, making this an easy design to scan. (2) The white background clearly segments these blocks of text and helps lighten the right side of the design. (3) The different colors on the presenters help keep the text box from becoming a non-descript blob.
MSED Program at a Glance
Why it's good: (1) The text colors alternate in a way that makes sense – you could just read the red text (or vice a versa) and get the gist of what this poster is about. (2) The most important information (when and where) is located at the top, in black text (easier to read than red), and with decent spacing and differentiation in text size.
Mangroves Eco Poster
Why it's good: (1) The semi-transparent overlays on the left help the text stand out. And since the overlays are colored to match the background, they don’t look too stark. (2) The colors in the design match the logo, which helps tie the two pieces together. (3) Artfully-done gradient adds some perspective to this flat design.
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
Good example of consistency and how simple, monochrome colors can be impactful.
The X factor: The Secret to Better Content Marketing
These slides "break" some of the rules I generally recommend. For example, there's a lot of text on each slide, multiple (and fancy) font types, and patterned backgrounds. But it more or less works. Proof that there's an exception to every rule...
Complex images for all learners
Good design and good info.
2019 Horizon Report
Title IX Flyer