Instructional Resources
Wiggins, G., McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design, expanded 2nd edition. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Avenues The World School. (2013, February 28). Grant Wiggins - understanding by design (1 of 2) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4isSHf3SBuQ
Avenues The World School. (2013, February 28). Grant Wiggins - understanding by design (2 of 2) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgNODvvsgxM
The University of Texas at Austin Center for Teaching and Learning. (2026). Flipped classroom. https://ctl.utexas.edu/teaching-technology/flipped-classroom
Universal Design for Learning is a framework for instructional design that benefits learners by creating environments “that are accessible, inclusive, and challenging for every learner” (CAST 2004).
Learn more about UDL:
CAST (2024). CAST Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 3.0. Retrieved from https://udlguidelines.cast.org
Barkley, E. F., Major, C. H., Cross, K. P. (2014). Collaborative learning techniques: A resource for college faculty, 2nd Edition. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Barkley, E. F., Major, C. H. (2018). Interactive lecturing: A handbook for college faculty. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
The University of Texas at Austin Center for Teaching and Learning. (2026). Flipped classroom. https://ctl.utexas.edu/teaching-technology/flipped-classroom
A great companion for the flipped classroom approach is the Cornell Note Taking System. Teach your students to take notes (by hand!) as they read or view information before class:
Cornell University Learning Strategies Center. (2026). The Cornell Note Taking System.
https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/
Interactive video offers an instructional approach with a high effect size (.54) supporting higher rates of retention, transfer, and learning motivation. Husson now has access to Canvas Studio, “a powerful, integrated video platform that goes far beyond simple hosting. It allows you to create interactive learning experiences, embed quizzes directly into videos, and foster dynamic conversations through time-stamped comments. Whether you are looking to flip your classroom or simply make your course content more engaging, Studio is a game-changer for our digital ecosystem” (R. Hallee via Husson Staff Mailing List, email communication, 1/28/2026).
- Look for workshops and training sessions from the Husson Online and Distance Education Division.
- Try the self-paced Canvas Studio Training Academy by going to Help in your account navigation (the green bar on the left) and choosing Training Services Portal.
- Learn more about the effect size of interactive video and various other instructional strategies and learning factors at the Visible Learning website.
- Read about the impact of interactive video:
Hattie, J. (2015). The applicability of Visible Learning to higher education. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 1(1), 79–91. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000021
Waack, S. (2026). Hattie Effect Size List - 256 influences related to achievement. Visible Learning. https://visible-learning.org/hattie-ranking-influences-effect-sizes-learning-achievement/
Chen, L. (2025). A Protocol for Evaluating Learning Outcomes Using Reverse Jigsaw and Edpuzzle in Doctoral Business Education: A Q-Methodology Study. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251326412
Safdari, Z., Moosavipour, S., & Pirani, Z. (2025). Comparing the Effects of Interactive Multimedia and Video-Based Instruction on Students’ Cognitive Load and Course Interest: A Semi-Experimental Pilot Study. Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences, 16(2), 2–13. https://doi.org/10.30476/ijvlms.2025.101664.1290
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