Category: Higher Ed

Senior Learning Experience Designer Jackielee Derks shares what she’s hearing from faculty about AI integration, academic integrity, and micro-credentials—and how these trends are shaping the way SRM designs learning experiences for higher ed partners.

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An accessible LMS doesn’t guarantee accessible courses. Learn why platform compliance and course-level accessibility require different strategies and how academic leaders can plan accordingly.

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Digital accessibility is entering a new phase for higher education. This post explores how academic leaders can approach ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA through course design and program development supporting faculty, strengthening instruction, and building sustainable readiness.

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AI is transforming course design but human insight remains the key to quality, equity, and academic integrity. This recap of Six Red Marbles’ Chronicle-hosted webinar introduces a practical AI + HI framework for using AI to amplify (not automate) higher education course design.

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Simon Walter, Associate Vice President of University Partnerships at Six Red Marbles, brings a partner-first mindset to higher education course and program development. Working closely with 2- and 4-year institutions, Simon helps colleges modernize existing offerings and design new, market-responsive curricula from the ground up. With a deep appreciation for listening, customization, and collaboration, he connects institutional goals with innovative instructional solutions. In this interview, Simon shares insights on the evolving higher ed landscape, the power of custom design, and what meaningful partnerships look like today.

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Leslie Aiuvalasit, Math Team Lead at Six Red Marbles, blends content expertise, mentorship, and collaborative leadership to elevate math instructional design. From guiding editorial partners to shaping client projects, Leslie brings clarity, curiosity, and heart to every challenge. This interview explores her role, insights, and the future of math education.

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Higher education is under pressure to evolve. As demographics shift and the skills-first economy accelerates, institutions must design learning pathways that deliver ROI for learners, employers, and campuses. Unbundling the degree through modular, stackable microcredentials offers a strategic path forward that increases agility, strengthens workforce relevance, and creates new opportunities for sustainable growth.

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Lead Instructional Designer Kristin Pinyan shares how SRM bridges institutional goals and faculty creativity—and why problem-solving, empathy, and flexibility define successful higher ed course design.

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Accelerated courses can boost flexibility and retention, but only when designed with care. Learn how colleges can protect rigor, support faculty, and sustain student success in 8-, 6-, and 4-week formats through intentional pacing, digital-first design, and readiness strategies that make speed and quality work together.

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Online learning is no longer a course-by-course experiment—it’s a strategic, institution-wide priority. We explore how colleges and universities can design future-ready online programs that align with institutional goals, meet workforce needs, and deliver lasting results for students and faculty alike.

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