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About Katie Egan

Katie started CourseArc in 2015 with Bethany Meyer. Katie is a Maryland native and received her BA degree in History and Education and MA Degree in Instructional Design from UMBC. Katie lives in Fulton, MD with her two daughters and dog, Casper. When she isn't working, she is most likely running or watching her girls play basketball or enjoying a quiet moment listening to a record on vinyl.

WCAG 2.1: What You Need To Know

CourseArc's intuitive approach to course development makes creating engaging and interactive online courses simple, and accessibility is never an afterthought. The recently released WCAG 2.1 requirements spell out how to ensure content is accessible for all learners. We are pleased to share that after internal and third-party review, we are in full compliance with the new A and AA criteria.

2018-09-11T13:04:43-04:00August 21st, 2018|Accessibility, CourseArc, eLearning Tools|0 Comments

Customize Your Classroom with Blended Learning

The growing presence of technology in the classroom provides education leaders and teachers opportunities to customize learning content from the district level to the student level. A well-developed education technology product also allows a teacher to play to his or her own strengths, as well as the students', by combining traditional teaching methods with technology for blended learning.

2020-04-26T19:54:02-04:00April 16th, 2018|CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Online Learning|0 Comments

Why Accessibility Matters in Online Learning

Classrooms of all types, traditional and virtual, K-12, higher ed, and professional, use technology every day to prepare students through online learning. When used strategically and creatively, educational technology can provide meaningful opportunities for students. But instructors and administrators must make sure the digital learning is accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. 

2020-01-24T10:12:42-05:00January 30th, 2018|Accessibility, CourseArc, eLearning Tools|0 Comments

10 Helpful Resources for Online Course Designers

Whether you're a brand new instructional designer or you're a pro who's looking for ways to get better, these resources will help you refine and expand your ISD skills.

How to Increase Student Engagement Using Polls and Surveys

If students don't engage with their lessons, they won't retain the information long-term. Polls are one surprising and easy tactic to spark engagement and boost lesson retention.

How Audio Can Improve Online Learning

Audio lessons can help improve a learner's understanding and retention -- but only if they're done well. Here are some tips for maximizing the use of audio in your online courses.

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