Dave McAlinden – rewired-education.com

Design, Instructional Design, Teaching

Blend Instructional Design Models for Better Results in Higher Ed

In a recent interview, Thomas Williams asked me what my favorite instructional design model was for working in higher-ed. My answer: “I don’t have a favorite. I kind of mix them depending on the project. And that mix always ends…

Dave McAlinden
February 24, 2021

Assigments, Assignments, Design, Instructional Design, Learning Science

Lest We Forget—Class Sessions Are Not The Most Important Part Of The Course

We often mistake our class sessions for being the most important part in the learner’s experience. Every part of the experience is important, but what we do in-between class sessions is where the most information is turned into knowledge. As…

Dave McAlinden
February 24, 2021

Assigments, Assignments, Class Participation, Community Building, Design, Instructional Design, Learning Science

How Adults Learn Differently Than Children, And What To Do For Best Results

Motivation Over Everything First and foremost, the motivation to learn is much different between adults and children. Adults want to learn what they’re there to learn just so long as they can be convinced of the immediate value the learning…

Dave McAlinden
February 24, 2021