Teaching Tip: Skeuomorphism - How to use it or lose it

June 21, 2021

Marissa Carl

Screenshot of Blackboard course.

Skeuomorphism is where an object in software mimics its real-world counterpart. Learning Management Systems are riddled with skeuomorphism and this affects your course structure. Embracing the strength of online courses as learning environments requires the intentional use of skeuomorphism and modern web design.

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-- Teaching Tip by Nathan Feemster, an instructional designer with nine years of experience in creating learning experiences for institutional and informal environments, ranging from physical exhibits to online courses.