Author: Dr. Bonnie Budd
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Blending Culinary Arts with Digital Course Creation
In the modern world of e-learning, Course Kitchen, Inc. introduces a unique approach, mirroring the intricate process of cooking with digital course design. Just as a chef meticulously selects ingredients, ensuring they synergize to create the perfect dish, we curate content, incorporate multimedia elements, and leverage interactive tools to cook up engaging, effective online courses.…
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Collaborative Design: The Secret Sauce of Successful E-learning
The best dishes often come from a kitchen buzzing with collaborative energy, and the same can be said for course design. At Course Kitchen, Inc., we believe that collaboration is the secret ingredient in crafting courses that resonate. Drawing from the expertise of educators, multimedia designers, and subject matter experts, we concoct a learning experience…
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From Blueberry Bushes to Banjo Strings: The Personal Touch in Digital Learning
Behind every course created at Course Kitchen, Inc., there’s a hint of Dr. Bonnie Budd. Our outcomes aren’t just about transmitting information—they’re about sharing a love for learning, echoing Bonnie’s personal journey. A version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Graduate School of Education Teaching and Learning Lab blog on May 18, 2016. What Is A…
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Guiding Questions for the 5D Framework
The following questions will help guide the design of learning experiences following the 5D Framework. Discovery Audience Investment Content Technology Design Learners Affect and Values Strategies and Technologies Facilitation Cadence and Scheduling Evaluation and Research Development Web Development Rather than becoming programmers, look to those with experience in web development who can build a series…
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Facing the Challenge to Design Quality Learning Experiences
A version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Graduate School of Education Teaching and Learning Lab blog on October 28, 2015. Ask anyone who has taken an online course what they thought of the experience, and you are likely to hear words like “impersonal”, “boring”, “tedious”, “ineffective”, or “monotonous”. The modality has unfortunately earned itself a…
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Learning Lingo
Course Kitchen’s Guide to Learning Lingo