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A s online education continues to evolve, so too must our understanding of what makes teaching in digital spaces effective, equitable, and sustainable. I have reflected deeply on the core elements I consider essential to my professional practice as an online teaching professional. The infographic I created highlights five critical components: instructor presence, accessibility/inclusivity, clear communication, engagement, and feedback. These pillars are very simple and intent

I n a graduate course on instructional media, I was required to use Adobe Captivate to design a short interactive learning module. The assignment was to create a branching scenario with embedded quizzes, audio narration, and responsive design elements. The task aligned well with the course’s focus on multimedia learning. In practice, however, the tool created more barriers than opportunities. The goal of the course was to design a multi-scene branching scenario that allowed l

I n considering this blog post, I reflected on the practices I have employed in previous managerial and athletic coaching roles to ensure successful outcomes for employees and athletes. Drawing on my experience I aligned these successful practices to any learning activity. What creates the best environment for successful results? One of the most effective ways to ensure closing activities align with learning objectives is by gathering continuous feedback. Weekly pulse checks,

I n today’s learning environments, whether they be virtual, hybrid, or face‑to‑face, one recurring theme is that every classroom is filled with diverse learners. They bring different lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, learning preferences, accessibility needs, and levels of technological proficiency. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework (Garrison et al., 2000), constantly remind me that effective teaching is not about finding