Course Description
Instructional design, learning theory, project management, and evaluation for designing interactive learning environments for multiple contexts. Students work with a client to produce interactive multimedia, electronic performance support systems, internet resources, and/or other evolving forms of technology-enhanced learning environments.
Athena Title
Design Interact Learn Environ
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDIT 6200
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
(EDIT 4170/6170 or EDIT 4170E/6170E) and (EDIT 6190 or EDIT 6190E)
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to: 1) conduct needs assessment, task analysis, learner analysis, cultural and environmental analysis, and other front-end activities required to define the specifications for an interactive learning environment. 2) define treatment, learning strategies, user interface, and assessment strategies for an interactive learning environment. 3) conduct formative evaluations (including rigorous usability testing) of a prototype interactive learning environment. 4) manage the personnel, temporal, and financial resources involved in the design of an interactive learning environment. 5) document the design and development processes for an interactive learning environment to meet ISO 9000 standards. 6) demonstrate expertise in a range of technical skills, including graphical design, authoring, digital media production, etc.
Topical Outline
Project Analysis (Obj. 1) Needs Assessment Task Analysis Learner Analysis Cultural Analysis Environmental Analysis Other Forms of Analysis Project Definition (Objs. 1, 2) Project Plan Treatment Specification Delivery System Specifications Authoring System Specifications Identification of Instructional Transactions Project Evaluation (Objs. 1, 2, 3) Documentation Evaluation Formative Evaluation Effectiveness Evaluation Impact Evaluation Project Development (Objs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6) Rapid Prototyping Pre-production Activities Production Activities Post-production Activities Usability Testing Project Management (Obj. 4) Personnel Management Resources Management Time Management Team Building and Maintenance Project Documentation (Objs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Project Diaries ISO 9000 Standards
Syllabus
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