DUTTON INSTITUTE NEWS

Welcome to Dutton News! Here you'll find our own reporting on best practices and cutting-edge research in the field of learning design. We also link to news in the broader Penn State community and beyond. This is your comprehensive source for everything happening where the science of learning meets the art of design!

Analytics, Big Data, Assessment, and the Interconnectedness of All Things

Futuristic 3D rendering of a human brain

May 31st, 2017

Resources surrounding the idea of predictive analytics, big data, and assessment play in positively affecting students' success, course design, pedagogical approaches, and institutional decision-making.

Pizza? No, Piazza!

April 5th, 2017

Piazza is a great enhancement to Canvas courses, allowing better facilitation and management of class discussions.

It’s not just about the Nutella: Building a partnership between learning designer and instructor

chef with Nutella sitting on his workstation

September 27th, 2016

When learning designers and instructors work closely together, these tips can help create a sweet partnership.

Considering Vygotsky in Relation to Course Design

July 25th, 2016

This article touches on Vygotsky's ideas about the ways that social surroundings work within learning environments.

Beach Reading: Best Blogs for Online Learning

June 28th, 2016

A curated list of helpful online resources to inspire online teaching. Includes current trends and best practices.

Maps You Can Hear and Touch

October 12th, 2015

Did you know you can make paper maps accessible?

Making your Videos, Narrated Screen Captures and Audio Files Accessible

September 2nd, 2015

Accessibility tips for videos, narrated screen captures, and audio files.

Accessibility: Using Headings on Your Webpages

Don't get lost! Text without headings is like an endless desert.

September 2nd, 2015

Content must be “Navigable” by all users. This requires landmarks so that screen reader users are able to easily organize and scan a page.

The Three Essential Functions of Your Syllabus

June 14th, 2015

Author James Lang presents tips for improving your course syllabus.

Dutton community member wins prestigious teaching award!

READ AT Penn State News

December 18th, 2014

At this year's annual Wilson Awards Banquet, Anthony Robinson of the Dutton community was honored for their outstanding teaching. To all who are familiar with Anthony, this award probably comes as no surprise!

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