Too much screen
time is draining—for learners and instructors alike. Combatting screen fatigue
means designing with balance.
Suggestions include:
· Assigning offline reflection or field activities
· Using audio or printed materials where possible
·
Building
in breaks and pacing buffers
A sustainable
pace supports deeper learning and instructor well-being.
How do you help your learners—and yourself—manage screen fatigue? Share your
solutions in the forum.
Backward design
begins by identifying desired learning outcomes, then working backward to build
assessments and activities that align.
Online applications include:
· Starting each module with clear objectives
· Designing assessments that reflect authentic performance
· Using alignment maps to connect content to goals
Intentional
planning improves learning—and makes courses easier to teach.
How do you use backward design in your online teaching? Let’s exchange
strategies in the forum.
