--- title: "Focus EduVation: Blog | Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore" description: Curriculum specialist with a background in technology leadership, instructional design, and digital learning experiences. --- [![FocusEVLogoPadding1000](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/hubfs/FocusEVLogoPadding1000.png)](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/) ![Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/hubfs/AnneMarieFiore250.png) ## Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore Curriculum specialist with a background in technology leadership, instructional design, and digital learning experiences. Find me on: ### Recent Posts 26 Jun 2020 ## [Most colleges and universities use a Learning Management System to deliver courses. You may have heard of some of the more well-known ones, such as Canvas by Instructure, Blackboard, or Moodle. You may have even taken a.. More What is a Learning Management System? And, Do I Need One?](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/what-is-a-learning-management-system-and...do-i-need-one) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/what-is-a-learning-management-system-and...do-i-need-one#comments-listing) Topics: [LMS](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/lms), [Adult Learners](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/adult-learners), [Online Education](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-education), [Online Courses](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-courses) 15 Jun 2020 ## [When the corona virus hit, college and universities turned on a dime, retooled, and the Synchronous Zoom Classroom was born. The “Zoom Room” was a synchronous, real-time instructional experience, typically via.. More From Remote Teaching to Online Learning](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/from-remote-teaching-to-online-learning) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/from-remote-teaching-to-online-learning#comments-listing) Topics: [Remote Teaching](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/remote-teaching), [Pandemic](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/pandemic) 10 Jun 2020 ## [The number of adult undergraduates (over 25) is projected to grow 21 percent by 2022.\[1\] Adults going back to college for a master’s degree or to finish degree a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly common. With.. More Returning to School at Age 40, 50, and Beyond](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/returning-to-school-at-age-40-50-and-beyond) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/returning-to-school-at-age-40-50-and-beyond#comments-listing) Topics: [Higher Education](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/higher-education), [Adult Learners](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/adult-learners) 29 May 2020 ## [Now more than ever before, educators are using online learning enabling students to pursue education in the safety and comfort of their homes. That being said, there are still challenges for many students. Are you.. More Something Fascinating Happened After Taking Action On These 4 Online Learning Challenges](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/something-fascinating-happened-after-taking-action-on-these-4-challenges-for-online-learning) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/something-fascinating-happened-after-taking-action-on-these-4-challenges-for-online-learning#comments-listing) Topics: [Online Learning Challenges](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-learning-challenges), [Online Education](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-education) 22 May 2020 ## [As we start thinking about the effects of the corona pandemic on the fall semester, students will be heading back to campus and digital campuses to embark on the next chapter of learning. Online learning comes with many.. More 4 Strategies for Fall 2020](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/4-strategies-for-fall-2020) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/4-strategies-for-fall-2020#comments-listing) Topics: [Online Learning Challenges](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-learning-challenges), [Adult Learners](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/adult-learners) 15 May 2020 ## [In online learning, it is obvious that we cannot simply transfer "in-seat" materials to the web without establishing a foundation of minimum standards and best practices on which to build quality. Similarly, in choosing.. More 3 Top Reasons Why You Face Obstacles In Online Course Development.](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/developing-key-areas-of-focus) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/developing-key-areas-of-focus#comments-listing) 15 May 2020 ## [In the absence of meeting your students in a face to face course, how can instructors make individualized connections with their students in the online course environment. Introduce yourself and demonstrate to the.. More What I Wish Everyone Knew About Making Individual Connections With Online Students](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-instructional-design) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-instructional-design#comments-listing) Topics: [Online Learning Challenges](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-learning-challenges), [Instructional Innovation](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/instructional-innovation), [Curriculum Development](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/curriculum-development), [Instructional Design](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/instructional-design), [Online Education](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/online-education) 13 May 2020 ## [Your approach to instructional design can influence your students' experience. This influence is direct. It can affect students' engagement level with your content. It can even determine whether they continue the.. More Instructional Design Will Increase Engagement, Retention, and Revenue. Here's How!](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/how-quality-instructional-design-helps-increase-engagement-retention-and-revenue) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/how-quality-instructional-design-helps-increase-engagement-retention-and-revenue#comments-listing) Topics: [Instructional Design](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/instructional-design) 30 Apr 2020 ## [Flash played an essential role in making the internet a more immersive, exciting environment. Soon, though, educators will need to make a transition away from Flash content to HTML5 videos. Planning the transition now.. More 5 Unbelievable Facts about Converting Assets from Flash to HTML5](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/5-unbelievable-facts-about-flash-to-html5) [By Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/author/dr-anne-marie-fiore) [Under 1 MIN read / 0 Comments](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/5-unbelievable-facts-about-flash-to-html5#comments-listing) Topics: [Flash Conversion](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/flash-conversion), [HTML5](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/tag/html5) [All posts](https://blogs.focusedusolutions.com/all) ### GET THE LATEST UPDATES ### Subscribe Here! ### About Us - [Awards](http://info.focuseduvation.com/awards) - [Clients](http://info.focuseduvation.com/fev_client_list) - [Client Testimonials](http://info.focuseduvation.com/fev_client_testimonials) - [Contact Us](http://info.focuseduvation.com/contact) ### Services - [Instructional Design](http://info.focuseduvation.com/id_services) - [Course Development](http://info.focuseduvation.com/course_dev) - [Zoom Lectures to Courses](http://info.focuseduvation.com/zoom) ### Location 500 West Cummings Park Suite 2700 Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 USA Phone: 617-838-8012 ### From our Blog ### Social Copyright © 2026 Hello, It's Me® Copyright © 2026 Focus EduVation