antheavar, Author at Construct Education

An SME Guide: Create an Outstanding Online Course with Expert Collaboration

March 8, 2023

Congratulations on your new role as a subject matter expert (SME) in developing an online course! Working on an online course can be an exciting and fulfilling experience, but if you're new to it, you may not know what to expect. This article provides a guide to working with an…

Onboarding 2.0: Strategies for Success in a Digital Age

March 1, 2023

Starting a new job can be both exciting and overwhelming for new hires. They're eager to learn about their role, the company culture, and the people they'll be working with. If you think back to your first few days settling into a new role and you have quite a bit…

Construct Education Rebrands its In-house Production Team to Construct Studios

February 28, 2023

As Construct enters its 10th year, it’s formally pushing its creative media department into the spotlight. Media production has always been a fundamental part of our business since the beginning, says Carl Dawson, co-founder of Construct, and this year, we want to demonstrate how we elevate online learning further with…

Freelance Learning Designer (Portuguese Speaking)

February 17, 2023

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Portuguese Speaking Freelance Learning Designer to join our team! Location: Remote | Mozambique Contract Type: Freelancer Job Summary: You will deliver world-class service and sector-leading digital products to our portfolio of global clients. This could include designing and building high-end blended MBA programs, supporting clients in…

How to Create a Transformative Learning Experience for Adults Learning Online

February 10, 2023

By Angeline Swela Online learning offerings can provide a distinctive and impactful experience for adult learners. As an adult and lifelong learner, I've come to appreciate the transformative benefits of interactive participation, self-reflection, and community engagement in my personal and professional growth. With numerous online learning options available, it can be…

The Key to Thriving as an Instructional Designer

February 10, 2023

Unpacking What Makes the Best Instructional Designer Is it the knowledge of theories, methods, or practices? Does having a Ph.D. Degree or several credentials and certifications set you up for success? Some may argue that you need the best soft skills in the industry, and others will tell you that…

Online Education Services (OES) Completes Acquisition of Construct Education

February 7, 2023

7 FEBRUARY 2023 OES, a market-leading OPM, and online education enabler has concluded its acquisition of global online program enablement company Construct Education. The closing of the transaction on the 31st of January 2023, firmly brings together two of the world’s leading digital learning companies and affirms OES’s investment into…

Five Strategies to Improve Student Engagement in Online Learning

January 26, 2023

With an average attention span of more or less eight minutes, it can be very challenging for students to stay engaged in online learning. Social media, texting, YouTube, and Netflix are all distractions that make it difficult for students to stay focused. Fortunately, there are strategies that you can use…

Designing Learning for Homo Prospectus

January 10, 2023

Why do our learning outcomes fail to inspire students? Why do students not immediately connect with the subjects that we know to be valuable? What can we do to change this? When faculty and I have worked with design learning materials, they are often good at writing outcomes based on…

Navigating the AI Revolution in Education

January 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are revolutionizing industries, and education is no exception. But before you get too excited about the possibilities, let’s consider the benefits and limitations of using AI tools, as well as the ethical debates surrounding their use. AI in education AI is here to stay. And, while…

Santa Shoeboxes Bring Cheer to Children at The Homestead

December 15, 2022

15 December 2022 Cape Town, South Africa Since announcing a partnership with The Homestead earlier this year in July, Construct remains committed to making an impactful difference in the local communities within which it operates. As Winston Churchill beautifully said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a…

The Importance of Accessibility in EdTech

December 6, 2022

Without the need to use a screen reader or other assistive technologies, it can be difficult to imagine what it is like to experience learning that wasn’t designed with accessibility in mind. It's easy to take for granted how much information is conveyed through the layout, size, and placement of…

Micro-Credentials

November 22, 2022

Micro-credentials have been a hot topic since the inception of Construct back in 2013. Whether it has been badging, the growth of technology platforms such as edX, Coursera, and Udacity, or pioneering developments using blockchain to track and confirm qualifications - we are now at a point where many nascent…

Construct Enters 10th Year of Delivering Transformative Online Learning

November 18, 2022

Previous Next Tuesday of November 15, 2022, marked Construct Education’s ninth year in the EdTech industry. Founded by Carl Dawson and Krishan Meetoo in November 2013, the company was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between education and employability using the latest technology. During the day’s ‘Global All Hands’…

Introducing Gareth Stevens: Director of Delivery

November 10, 2022

Media Release Construct Education Appoints Gareth Stevens as Director of Delivery Cape Town, South Africa, November 10, 2022. Construct Education is excited to announce the appointment of Gareth Stevens as the new Director of Delivery for the company. An experienced business leader, Gareth took on this newly created role on the 1st of…

The Sharing Economy in Higher Education

October 31, 2022

By Meg Knight | There’s nothing like a crisis to stimulate fresh ideas and thinking. What was unthinkable previously suddenly becomes more palatable and unusual solutions to problems find traction. Back in 2012, Lisa Gansky highlighted an interesting trend developing in business in her book (and subsequent TED Talk) The Mesh:…

Let’s Move Away From Binary Thinking in EdTech

October 6, 2022

Image by GarryKillian on Freepik By Meg Knight | Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Hybrid vs. on Campus Fast vs. Effective The answer always depends on who you ask. Much of the EdTech commentary seems to be stuck in the binary, trying to analyze if the best solutions are this or that.…

Edtech Company Sponsors Sanitary Pads to Alleviate Period Poverty

October 4, 2022

In our ongoing support for The Homestead in Cape Town, South Africa, Construct and our staff members came together to collect period products for the girls and young women registered with The Homestead centers. In South Africa, one in three girls miss school every month because their families cannot afford…

The Value of Cultivating a Deep Listening Mindset

September 27, 2022

When I accepted the position of Chief Operations Officer for our global team, I didn't appreciate the role deep listening would play in my and our team's success. Deep Listening involves listening, from a deep, receptive, and caring place in oneself, to deeper and often subtler levels of meaning and…

Media Training and Capacity Building of Lecturers in Rwanda

September 21, 2022

Written by Michelle Dolphin In July this year, our senior producer, Gert Steyn, and I traveled to Kigali, Rwanda, to provide in-person capacity training to lecturers from the University of Rwanda. At first, we were sure we could facilitate the training remotely, but once on the ground, we soon realized that an…