On 10/23/2019,
in art, creativity, Daniel S. Christian, design, faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, society,
by Daniel Christian
On 10/08/2019,
in accessibility / UDL, CMS/LMS, colleges, community colleges, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, design, digital learning, education technology, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), instructional design, interaction design, IT in HE, K-12 related, law schools, learning ecosystem, productivity / tips and tricks, professional development, tools, United States, universities, usability, user experience (UX), user interface design, vendors, web design and production,
by Daniel Christian
Meet AURS — Your go-to resource for addressing accessibility challenges — from wcetfrontiers.org and Quality Matters
Excerpt:
Accessibility is not only one of the main areas of focus for WCET, but a consistent issue and opportunity for higher education institutions. In order to support faculty, instructional designers, and others who work in the area, Quality Matters, a WCET member, created a new resource site for educators to get information on how to address key accessibility and usability concerns. Today’s post introduces the new website, AURS, and reviews the development process for the site and the resources.
"By the time Chrome 81 releases in February, 2020, the phased changes will have been applied and Chrome will block insecure content by default."https://t.co/KNlaIChARI
— Daniel Christian (@dchristian5) October 7, 2019
On 10/02/2019,
in attention, design, digital learning, digital storytelling, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, engagement / engaging students, graphics, human-computer interaction (HCI), instructional design, interaction design, interactivity, internet, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning preferences, lifelong learning, mobile learning, multimedia, online learning, online media, platforms, play, productivity / tips and tricks, professional development, simulations, tools, training / L&D, user experience (UX), vendors, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Top eLearning Gamification Companies 2019 — from elearningindustry.com by Christopher Pappas
Excerpt:
The Top Performing eLearning Gamification Companies 2019
As community leaders, here at eLearning Industry, we have evaluated hundreds of eLearning content development companies in the past. As we are constantly on the lookout for new advancements and trends in the eLearning field that are relevant to the industry, we decided to take a very close look at outstanding providers of gamification. We have focused on prestige, influence, application of gamification tools, activity in the eLearning field, gamification innovations, and many more subcategories.
For the list of the Top eLearning Gamification Companies 2019, we chose and ranked the best gamification companies based on the following 7 criteria:
- Gamification eLearning quality
- Customer reviews
- eLearning expertise
- Niche specialization on gamification
- Gamification industry innovation
- Company’s social responsibility
- Gamification features and capabilities
On 09/28/2019,
in art, creativity, design, digital photography, global / globalization, photography,
by Daniel Christian
On 08/20/2019,
in Cost of legal services - including access, design, law schools, legislatures / government / legal, society, student-related,
by Daniel Christian
The National Conference of Bar Examiners’ (NCBE’s) Testing Task Force (TTF) is undertaking a comprehensive,future-focused study to ensure that the bar examination continues to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent entry-level legal practice in a changing legal profession. The collaborative study involves input from stakeholders at multiple phases and considers the content, format, timing, and delivery method for NCBE’s current tests, which make up all or part of the bar examination in most U.S. jurisdictions: the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). The study also includes the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), which is administered by NCBE and required for admission in most U.S. jurisdictions.
This Executive Summary provides a synthesis of the stakeholder listening sessions conducted during Phase 1 of the study between November 2018 and June 2019. The purpose of these sessions was to solicit input from various stakeholder groups about characteristics and considerations for the next generation of the bar examination. The sessions were facilitated by ACS Ventures LLC (ACS), an independent psychometric consulting firm. Summaries of the stakeholder input from the sessions are appended to this Executive Summary.
From DSC:
Hmmm…I wonder what some design thinking experts might say about the complexities involved here:
- The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
- The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
- The Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
- The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)
On 06/21/2019,
in biology, chemistry, colleges, communications, communities of practice, community colleges, creativity, Daniel S. Christian, design, education, education technology, engineering, faculty, graphics, higher education, ideas, innovation, instructional design, journalism, mathematics, productivity / tips and tricks, research, science, society, universities, usability, user experience (UX), user interface design, vision/possibilities,
by Daniel Christian
Research Posters Are a Staple of Academic Conferences. Could a New Design Speed Discovery? — from edsurge.com by Jeff Young
Excerpts:
Scholars around the world share their latest research findings with a decidedly low-tech ritual: printing a 48-inch by 36-inch poster densely packed with charts, graphs and blocks of text describing their research hypothesis, methods and findings. Then they stand with the poster in an exhibit hall for an hour, surrounded by rows of other researchers presenting similar posters, while hundreds of colleagues from around the world walk by trying to skim the displays.
…
Not only does the exercise deflate the morale of the scholars sharing posters, the ritual is incredibly inefficient at communicating science, Morrison argues.
…
Morrison says he has a solution: A better design for those posters, plus a dash of tech.
To make up for all the nuance and detail lost in this approach, the template includes a QR code that viewers can scan to get to the full research paper.
From DSC:
Wouldn’t this be great if more journal articles would do the same thing? That is, give us the key findings, conclusions (with some backbone to them), and recommendations right away! Abstracts don’t go far enough, and often scholars/specialists are talking amongst themselves…not to the world. They could have a far greater reach/impact with this kind of approach.
(The QR code doesn’t make as much sense if one is already reading the full journal article…but the other items make a great deal of sense!)
On 06/15/2019,
in art, business, collaboration, communications, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, creativity, design, digital learning, education technology, graphics, innovation, vendors, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Resources from Bluescape Brings Creatives Together to Ideate and Collaborate in New Ways at Cannes Lions 2019
- Design with Greater Ease Using Bluescape on Wacom video <– From DSC: Very sharp!
- Bluescape for Creatives – War Rooms video
- Bluescape for Creatives – Review and Approve video
- Bluescape for Creatives – Presentations and Storytelling video
- Bluescape for Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe XD page
- Bluescape Speeds up UX/UI Design Cycle with XD Plugin video
15 of the best tools & resources for web designers in 2019 — from webdesignledger.com
Excerpt:
Digital design technology waits on no one. It’s forever changing, and web designers are forever having to seek ways to keep up with it. If there are any “evergreen” tools and resources that keep pace with the latest trends they are few. Except for upgrades and updates, of course.
The latest tools, apps, and resources can cope with the latest design trends. They are not difficult to come by. There is, in fact, an embarrassment of riches. So many that finding the right ones can actually be a challenge in itself.
Not all of them are top-of-the-line of course, and the best of the bunch is what you want and deserve. To help you out, we’ve put in place this nice little collection of top tools, apps, and resources. They’ll individually or collectively make your job easier. They help you keep up with the times and maintain a competitive edge.
40 of the Best Classic Fonts Picked by Professional Designers — from webdesignledger.com
40 of the Best Free Retro Fonts Picked by Professional Designers — from webdesignledger.com
Logo Design Guide: 7 Tips Moving into 2019 — from customlogocases.com with thanks to Anna Carter for this item
Excerpt:
A logo communicates a brand’s personality and identity in a visual format.
Often, first impressions about businesses and products are based upon logo artwork alone.
For that reason, it’s crucial that you get your design right first time.
Expert logo design requires a mixture of creative design skills, sound knowledge of theory and scrupulous application.
True mastery of can take years of time and patience.
So how can you make your brand stand out amongst a sea of skillfully designed logos? Read on to find out.
On 01/03/2019,
in 3D, Augmented Reality (AR), design, digital learning, digital storytelling, education, education technology, educational games / serious games, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, Google, graphics, health, Microsoft, Mixed Reality (MR), nursing, story, storytelling, tools, United States, universities, user experience (UX), vendors, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, XR - extended reality,
by Daniel Christian
FDA approves HoloLens powered medical augmented reality system — from by Richard Devine
HoloLens might be about to make surgical procedures a whole lot different.
Excerpt:
From Healthimaging.com
OpenSight specifically utilizes the Microsoft HoloLens headset that allows simultaneous visualization of the 3D patient images in AR and the actual patient and their real-world surroundings. The technique may decrease operative times and improve surgical planning and the understanding of anatomic relationships.
Can virtual reality revolutionize education? — from cnn.com by Emma Kennedy
“Kids love to engage with [VR] lessons,” said Guido Kovalskys, chief executive and co-founder of US-based edtech company Nearpod. “One minute, they are learning about Roman history, and the next, they are transported to ancient Rome and are exploring the Colosseum.”
From DSC:
Ok, so the title is on the overhyped side, but I do think XR will positively impact learning, understanding.
University of Washington Researchers Demo Ability to Generate 3D Augmented Reality Content from 2D Images — from next.reality.news by Tommy Palladino
Age of Sail: Setting the course for virtual reality narratives in the future — from by Jose Antunes
The most ambitious project from Google Spotlight Stories is also the one that pushes the boundaries in terms of the creation of narratives in Virtual Reality: embark on Age of Sail.
Augmented Reality Remote Collaboration with Dense Reconstruction
Addendum:
- VR & AR 2018: A year in review — from vrscout.com by Kyle Melnick
Excerpt:
If 2016 was the birth of modern VR/AR technology, than 2018 was its elementary school graduation. While this past year may have seemed like a quiet one when compared to the more exciting releases featured in 2017 and 2016, these past 12 months have been crucial in the development of the immersive entertainment sector.Major hardware releases, vast improvements to software, and various other integral advancements have quietly solidified VR & AR as viable, long-term technological platforms for years to come. So while there may not have been any bombshell announcements or jaw-dropping reveals per sey, 2018 will still go down as a key, if not climactic, year for VR & AR technology regardless.
With a new year full of exciting possibilities ahead of us, let’s hang back a second and take a look back at 2018’s most pivotal moments.
On 01/03/2019,
in Asia, communications, design, Facebook / Meta Platforms, global / globalization, Google, graphics, Microsoft, platforms, social learning / networks, social media, society, tools, UK, United States, vendors, visualizing information,
by Daniel Christian
Dezeen’s top 10 architecture and interiors trends of 2018 — from dezeen.com by Tom Ravenscroft
Excerpt:
For our review of 2018, deputy editor Tom Ravenscroft looks at the year’s biggest trends in architecture and interior design, including action to address gender imbalance, the rise of hyperloop and the move towards off-grid living.
On 12/07/2018,
in art, corporate universities / corporate training, design, graphics, training / L&D, vendors, web design and production,
by Daniel Christian
Top Graphic Design Trends 2019: Fresh Hot & Bold — from graphicmama.com
- Open compositions
- 3D: Depth of a new generation
- Anti-gravity: Flying & floating elements
- Vivid colors & Dreamy color combos
- Metallic effect: Golden, silver, iridescent
- Fluid & liquid effect
- Maxi typography
Outline typography - Text with background
- Alternative art
- Realism + Flat mix
- The color of the year 2019
Top 9 Logo Design Trends for 2019: The Brands’ New Looks — from graphicmama.com
9 trends that will dictate the rules of branding and logo design in 2019: bright & vibrant colors, gradients, minimalism and more!
30 of The Best Animated Explainer Videos in 2018 — from graphicmama.com
Also, you may want to check out their blog.
The Biggest Graphic Design Trends of 2019 [Infographic] — from socialmediatoday.com
Excerpt:
So what are the design trends set to dominate in 2019? The team from Venngage have put together this infographic which outlines their data-backed predictions for what’s coming, and where you should be looking in your process.
Definitely, these trends look like standing out – you can read Venngage’s full report here or check out the graphic below.