In this interactive object, learners examine the characteristics of effective visual displays. This activity is designed primarily for instructional assistants.

Learners solve two sample problems for an abstract reasoning assessment.

Users read about how course competencies relate to program outcomes. They listen to the testimonies of three students who describe learning activities that prepared them for the world of work. In a matching exercise, learners distinguish between course competencies and program outcomes.

In this exercise, students read a list of sources used in a research report. They follow MLA guidelines to write parenthetical references and to compile a Works Cited page.

Learners examine the benefits of using blogs in a school setting and then test their knowledge in two exercises.

Users view effective and ineffective methods of assessing a task. Flight training is used as an example of an area that needs authentic assessment.

In this interactive object, learners examine terminology dealing with phonics and whole language and identify the different types of activities that would be seen in a phonics-based or whole language classroom. Part of this activity has audio.

Learners choose the meaning of a selected word in a sentence.

Explore how using words and pictures in eLearning produces better results than just using words alone.

This learning object gives instructors an opportunity to review the definitions of formative and summative assessment and list examples of the evaluations they use. In a drag and drop exercise, they classify a variety of assessment tools as either formative or summative.

Instructors complete a simple, informal inventory that helps them to see how they use the Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education developed by Chickering and Gamson (supported by AAHE, ACE, Johnson and Lilly foundations) in 1987.

The learner will recognize common gestures and identify the meanings associated with those gestures.

Learners play a game to review concepts connected with student assessment. The categories on the game board are "General Assessment," "Science Assessment," "Math Assessment," and "Famous Scientists."

Learners read about the types of clothing considered appropriate for a school setting. This activity is designed for students enrolled in an instructional assistant program.

Users of this learning object review a case study of an online student and her experience with her instructor. They determine the principles of good practice for teaching online.

Learners solve two sample problems for a numerical reasoning assessment.

Instructors who will be teaching in an Interactive Television classroom can use this activity to familiarize themselves with the various equipment options available in these rooms. A matching activity is used as a self-assessment.

In this interactive object, learners identify the different roles generally assumed by teachers and instructional assistants as they form a partnership in the classroom.

Learners read about the strengths and weaknesses of this Web communication tool.

In this learning activity you'll discover transitional words to help you write an effective GED/HSED essay.

Explore the history behind today's eLearning best practices in this introduction to our design principles series.

Learners listen to other students express their concerns about taking an online course. Strategies for how to be successful in school are discussed.

In this learning object designed for educators, users review strategies for teaching reading in all classrooms, not just in the reading or language arts classroom. Two pages contain audio.

Learners solve two sample problems for a mechanical reasoning assessment.