a practical guide for presentations and building online content

Non-Designers Design Book

dynamic resource that is constantly changing

Achieve Virtual Design Handbook

addresses design and instruction from both the K12 educator and non-educator perspective

Accidental Instructional Designer

down to earth guide on design elements, learner needs, assessment, edtech tools, gamification, and online instruction strategies including some UDL

Essentials of Online Course Design: a Standards-based Guide

practical look at design elements, learner needs, assessment, edtech tools, and gamification

e-Learning by Design

a step-by-step guide to instructional design

Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A Systematic Approach

advanced course design elements, gamification, ID models, online instruction strategies, online course examples (visuals), high-level assessment framework

Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company

investigates the why behind eLearning and edtech tools, eLearning models/rationale and common eLearning terms

Foundations of Educational Technology: Integrative Approaches and Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology)

covers the inquiry approach, teaching online, and definitions of common eLearning terms.

E-Learning in the 21st Century

Online instruction is more than simply putting resources on the internet. It is about creating community and learner agency.

Teaching Online

Who knew that simple doodling could be so powerful?!

The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently

The Back of the Napkin (Expanded Edition): Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures

C Etherton

We all need a little help from our friends! This curated list of helpful books that can aid in great design to better communicate your message wherever you may be sharing it.

Books on eLearning and other visual presentations

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