Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - EDUC 891 G001

Learning Design in Technology-Mediated Environments (4)

Class Number: 7304

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Engages students in a critical analysis of learning design theory, including the underlying assumptions these embrace about knowledge, learning, the learner, learning technologies and the nature of instruction. Students will examine the appropriateness of media and learning technologies to support teaching and learning, and create a learning design according to a principled approach.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course deals with a systematic and grounded approach to the design, development and evaluation of instruction and learning environments. Students will learn about the theoretical and practical aspects of designing technology-enhanced learning environments by reading and discussing foundational literature, evaluating case studies, designing instructional materials, and developing appropriate evaluation plan.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the completion of this course students will be able to: 

  • Explain the field of instructional design
  • Describe instructional design processes
  • Compare different instructional design models and choose the most relevant for a given context
  • Assess and determine appropriate instructional and learning theories for the design of instruction
  • Conduct needs assessment for design of instruction
  • Develop instructional material and related evaluation scheme for context and audience of their choice

Grading

  • Instructional design case studies 30%
  • Seminar leadership (groups of 3) 20%
  • Instructional design project or Pecha Kucha presentation 30%
  • In class and online participation 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Miriam Larson & Barbara B. Lockee (2014). Streamlined ID: A Practical Guide to Instructional Design. Routledge
ISBN: 978–0–415–50518–5

Ertmer, P., Quinn, J. & Glazewski, K (2013). The ID CaseBook: Case Studies in Instructional Design, 4th ed. Pearson

Journal articles and book chapters will be part of required readings. These materials will be accessible through SFU Library.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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