Instructional Content

Gain a better understanding of the role of instructional content, which is content used by teachers to communicate information to their students. Instructional content can be delivered in a variety of ways, including traditional textbooks, lectures, activities, Powerpoint presentations, test prep materials, educational video games, online language programs—essentially, anything developed specifically for the purpose of teaching. 

In public schools, instructional content must align with curriculum standards to ensure learners achieve educational standards; for example, the Common Core State Standards serves as the benchmark of what students Grades K-12 should know in english and math for many states. For many schools, the success of the instructional content is measured by student outcomes on standardized tests.

Effective instructional content takes into account student learning styles and ages, the educational environment, the length and order of class lessons, and the required curriculum. Teaching materials should be designed to accommodate different types of learners, including those who learn best through hearing a concept explained to them (auditory learners), those who learn best by seeing representations of something (visual learners), and those who learn best by manipulating tangibles that represent something (kinesthetic learners). Instructional content should also take into account students with disabilities—both physical and mental.

 

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Instructional Content Resources

Gale provides professional development resources to support educators with the tools they need to meet curriculum standards.

 

Databases

Gale databases offer a wide array of educational technology from credible content and instructional materials to other educational resources to support content and curriculum in the classroom and library.

 

Gale eBooks

Gale offers a variety of professional development eBooks. Users can add Gale eBooks to a customized collection and cross-search to pinpoint relevant content. Workflow tools help users easily share, save, and download content. 

 

  • Digital Technologies and Instructional Design for Personalized Learning, 1st Edition

    Digital Technologies and Instructional Design for Personalized Learning, 1st Edition

    Information Science Reference  |  2018  |  ISBN-13: 9781522539414

    When facilitating high-quality education, using digital technology to personalize students' learning is a focus in the development of instruction. There is a need to unify the multifaceted directions in personalized learning by presenting a coherent and organized vision in the design of personalized learning using digital technology. This title is a critical scholarly resource that highlights the theories, principles, and learning strategies in personalized learning with digital technology. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as collaborative learning, instructional design, and computer-supported collaborative learning, this book is geared towards educators, professionals, school administrators, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the area of personalized learning with digital technology.

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  • Cultivating Diverse Online Classrooms Through Effective Instructional Design

    Cultivating Diverse Online Classrooms Through Effective Instructional Design

    Information Science Reference  |  2018  |  ISBN-13: 9781522531210

    Information Science Reference  |  2018  |  ISBN-13: 9781522531210

    Higher education programs are continuously expanding globally and now, students who are enrolled in online courses can reside anywhere in the world. Due to this phenomenon, institutions are forced to adapt to serve their remote students. This book provides emerging information on designing online courses that recognize cultural differences, build effective learning environments and forums, and integrate classroom aesthetics. While highlighting the challenges of online education and intercultural learning, readers will learn valuable ways to maximize student communication, learning, and other culturally diverse classroom tools. This publication is an important resource for instructional designers, graduate students, academics, and other higher education professionals seeking current research on the best ways to expand online higher education globally utilizing instructional materials.

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  • Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice: Emerging Research and Opportunities, 1st Edition

    Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice: Emerging Research and Opportunities, 1st Edition

    Information Science Reference  |  2018  |  ISBN-13: 9781522540663

    Teaching and learning practices that are interconnected and value all subject areas benefit K-12 students by supporting creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. This book is an essential scholarly resource that presents detailed information on the benefits and implementation of STREAMS (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies), an interdisciplinary curriculum that meets K-12 students’ diverse needs by placing equal emphasis on multiple avenues of learning. Highlighting topics such as educational science and technology, curriculum development, and instructional design, this book is an ideal resource for students, academicians, researchers, and librarians seeking current information on interdisciplinary education.

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