ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed
This podcast features higher ed faculty and course designers using creative approaches to enhance students’ learning experiences and turn engagement “ON”
ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed
S7E2: From Blank Canvas to Engaged Learners: Building Effective Courses with DesignPLUS, Part 1
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In this first part of the episode, guests, Kenneth Larsen and Stefanie Tate from Cidi Labs stressed the importance of striking a balance: while interactivity is powerful for re-engaging attention and building mental models… too much of any content can easily overwhelm learners. The key takeaway is that thoughtful course design — the combination of consistent structure with purposeful interactivity — is what drives real learner engagement and long-term retention.
Kenneth Larsen
Cidi Labs
Co-Founder | Chief Instructional Designer
Stefanie Tate
Cidi Labs
Product Marketing Manager