Introduction, Copyright, & the Creative Commons - Introduction to the course, field of instructional design, and an overview of copyright and the creative commons.
Exploration of an early learning theory, behaviorism, which includes classical & operant conditioning, Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, and application to instructional design.
Exploration of cognitivism, which includes theories from Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, and Bandura. Cognitive Load Theory is also reviewed and applied to instructional design.
Exploration of constructivism, which includes concepts such as the zone of proximal development, scaffolding, and motivation. Keller's ARCS model and social constructivism are explored and applied to instructional design.
Exploration of a modern learning theory, connectivism, which includes digital literacy, personal learning networks, and application to instructional design.
Exploration of adult learning theory, andragogy, which includes five assumptions and six principles, formal/informal/non-formal learning, and application to instructional design.
Exploration of assessment, including formative, summative, and authentic assessment. Learning models, including experiential learning, project-based learning, and gamification, are applied to instructional design.
Exploration of microlearning, minicourses, and instructional design documents (IDDs).
