Spotlight on the Quick-Learn Design Toolkit

In February 2014, the CDC Learning Connection announced the release of the Quick-Learn Design Toolkit. This toolkit was created to help instructional designers and web developers create Quick-Learn lessons. These e-learning lessons address one or two learning objectives and take less than 20 minutes to complete. Through responsive web design techniques, learners access the lessons via desktop computers and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Use the Quick-Learn Design Toolkit and create your own Quick-Learn lesson. Let us know about the Quick-Learns you create and we may share them on the CDC Learning Connection.

Send Your Ideas to Improve CDC Learning Connection

CDC Learning Connection strives to provide the most current public health learning opportunities and educational resources. Please send your ideas on how we can improve the site to learning@cdc.gov.

May is Asthma Awareness Month

Asthma affects over 25 million people living in the United States, including 1 in 11 children. Many people living with asthma must limit their physical activity or miss days at school and work. Asthma is also expensive, costing the nation $56 billion each year.

Throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma. Use the items in CDC’s Asthma Awareness Month Toolkit to take control of and raise awareness about asthma.

Preparing for Public Health Emergencies

CDC provides funding for 14 Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLCs) throughout the United States. PERLCs collaborate across public health networks and each PERLC has a special niche in the emergency preparedness learning community. PERLCs have developed population-based resources to meet the unique needs of rural public health authorities, tribal communities, and at-risk groups. Read about some of the many PERLC successes.