Infographic: Five Steps to Effective Instruction

Infographics can be great at breaking a complicated process into easy-to-follow steps. I made this example in Canva and matched the colors to the microlearning course I created on the topic.

It is a great example of how different media can be utilized with the same information. The mini-course goes into more depth, but the infographic gives a quick overview of the process. The goal of this infographic is to act as a reminder of the steps and be a handy reference for someone building a course.

An infographic like this could be sent to learners after finishing the micro-learning. This encourages learners to apply the information learned, increasing the likelihood of long-term knowledge retention and understanding.


Universal Backward Design is an important framework in designing effective learning because:

  • It centers the user and the learning experience, making it more likely that learners will engage with course content.
  • It is goal-oriented, so the value of instruction is apparent throughout the entire process.
  • It aligns instruction with assessment, increasing the rate of learner success by ensuring that instructional activities are useful and relevant.

Skills

Instructional Design

Master of Education

Universal Backward Design

Universal Design for Learning

E-Learning

Program of Online Pedagogy

Articulate 360

Learning Management Systems

Writing

MFA Creative Writing

WordPress and Content Creation

Writing Instructor and Coach

Media Editing

Video – WeVideo, Final Cut, Premiere

Audio – Audacity

Image – Canva, Photoshop, Pixlr

Communication

Bachelor of Communication

Debate Coach

Deescalation and Conflict Resolution

Learner Experience

Authentic, engaging instruction

Commitment to Decolonization

Equitable Access to Learning