23 Inspiring Red Ribbon Week Ideas and Activities for Schools

Red Ribbon Week is held each year from October 23 to October 31. It’s the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the country, targeting K-12 students. Schools participate in a variety of ways, like hosting special speakers, throwing contests, decorating school campuses, and more. Try these Red Ribbon Week ideas to encourage students to make smart … Read more

High-Performing Classrooms: 32 Characteristics

by Terry Heick This post was originally written in 2013 and updated in 2023 Instructional design is the strategic creation of learning experiences through planning, sequencing, and data-based revision of learning. This process includes both the ways content is accessed and the learning needs and objectives (and how they are determined) themselves. This puts instructional … Read more

Microlearning Videos And AI: A Dynamic Duo

Microlearning Videos And AI: A Dynamic Duo In today’s digital world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the life and breath of flourishing businesses. Along with AI, microlearning has maintained its popularity over the years as an effective approach to corporate training. But what happens when these two powerful forces combine? In this article, we will … Read more

Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M University drag show ban

 A U.S. district judge has ruled that West Texas A&M University did not violate students’ constitutional right to free speech when the institution’s president canceled a drag show earlier this year, according to the Associated Press.  The ruling by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk last Thursday is among numerous high-profile legal battles over drag shows across the United States. … Read more

As more teens overdose on fentanyl, schools face a drug crisis unlike any other

Fentanyl was involved in the vast majority of all teen overdose deaths – 84% – in 2021, and the problem has been growing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl-related adolescent overdose deaths nearly tripled from 2019 to 2021. And nearly a quarter of those deaths involved counterfeit pills that weren’t prescribed … Read more

Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Finding the best motorcycle accident lawyer involves researching and selecting an attorney who has the right expertise, experience, and reputation to handle your case effectively. Here are some steps to help you find the right lawyer: Research and Referrals: Start by researching motorcycle accident lawyers in your area. You can ask … Read more

Accessible And Inclusive Learning: Authoring For Every Learner

How To Author Accessible And Inclusive Content Accessibility has moved beyond a trend. Organizations are actively looking for eLearning content authoring tools with accessibility options. This shift stems from realizing accessible content is intuitively inclusive content that includes everyone regardless of abilities and/or difficulties. What’s the use of making learning content, like an eLearning course … Read more