LEDstudio Blog

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how learners’ access, interpret, and create information. In higher education, where critical thinking is a central learning outcome, AI presents both an opportunity and a challenge. When used intentionally, AI tools can help students analyze complex problems, interrogate assumptions, explore diverse perspectives, and refine their reasoning. The key is how […]

Accessibility and inclusive design ensure your content has the ability to be understood by all learners. When planning a course, accessibility should not be an afterthought. The ability to provide inclusive content begins when you start the planning process and should be included at every stage, from writing the script to recording and uploading. Here are […]

Ever designed a quiz with a countdown timer, or added a color-coded badge system to your course? It probably felt engaging, even fun. But what if those same features became barriers for some students? Gamification is a powerful way to boost learning and motivation. But if it isn’t designed with accessibility in mind, it can […]

In classrooms worldwide, we often confuse busyness with learning, novelty with effectiveness, and engagement with deep understanding. In Instructional Illusions, Kirschner, Hendrick and Heal (2025) pull back the curtain on ten pervasive but misleading assumptions about teaching and learning—what look like good practices on the surface, but which cognitive science shows are often counterproductive. This […]

The LEDstudio Media Team has helped many faculty record and share guest speaker sessions, both in person and online. Whether you are inviting an expert to join your class on Zoom or hosting them in person, a little preparation can make the recording look and sound its best. Start by thinking through the logistics. Will […]

One of the greatest strengths in any classroom lies in the students themselves. While instructors often feel pressure to provide all the answers, authentic engagement frequently emerges when learners connect with and learn from each other. Peer-to-peer learning allows students to be co-creators of knowledge, drawing on their collective insights, diverse perspectives, and lived experiences. […]

Looking to incorporate peer review and optimize feedback among students in your course? Check out Peerceptiv, a VCU-supported tool that integrates seamlessly into Canvas for both instructors and students. Peerceptiv promotes collaborative learning through peer review assignments, live group presentations, team member evaluations, and individual presentations. To help you get started, LEDstudio has created a […]

As instructors and instructional designers, we strive to remove barriers of learning. And one way of doing that is ensuring our content meets accessibility standards. But ensuring all our online content meets accessibility standards can feel daunting—especially if we are not sure where to start. Enter UDOIT—an accessibility checker built right into Canvas. And as […]

University faculty across the globe are facing a new teaching challenge—and opportunity—in the form of Generation Z. Born roughly between 1995 and 2012, these students have never known a world without high-speed internet or smartphones. They bring with them a distinct set of preferences, expectations, and needs that differ markedly from previous generations of learners. […]

In 2024, the CDC reported that more than 1 in 4 people have a disability, but according to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 32% of that 1 in 4 report having a disability while in college. Many don’t report for fear of discrimination, low self-esteem, or a lack of self-advocacy skills.  At some […]