LDT415A

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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.

Lesson 0: Getting Started Lesson
Readings:	Articles & Resources North, C., Shortt, M., Bowman, M. A., & Akinkuolie, B. (2021). How instructional design is operationalized in various industries for job-seeking learning designers: Engaging the talent development capability model. TechTrends, 65(5), 713–730 Wang, X., Chen, Y., Ritzhaupt, A. D., & Martin, F. (2021). Examining competencies for the instructional design professional: An exploratory job announcement analysis. International Journal of Training and Development, 25(2), 95–123.
Watch:	What is Instructional Design? — Ray Pastore, Ph.D.
Activities:	Review the Canvas Orientation module. Purchase textbook. Introduce Yourself Discussion. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Instructional Design and Identifying Instructional Needs
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 1: Introduction to Instructional Design Chapter 2: Identifying Instructional Goals Using Front-End Analysis Articles & Resources Stefaniak, J. E. (2021). Conducting needs assessments to inform instructional design practices and decisions. In S. Conklin, B. Oyarzun, R. M. Reese, & J. E. Stefaniak (Eds.), A practitioner’s guide to instructional design in higher education (pp. 25–35). EdTech Books.
Watch:	How to Conduct a Needs Analysis — Tim Slade, The eLearning Designer's Academy
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in the peer-moderated asynchronous discussion (PMAD 1). Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 2: Conducting a Goal Analysis
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 3: Conducting a Goal Analysis Articles & Resources TrainingPros. (n.d.). Instructional design consultants: Understanding gap analysis. TrainingPros.
Watch:	How to Analyze Instructional Design Goals Like a Pro — eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 2. Complete Project Milestones 1 and 2. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 3: Identifying Subordinate and Entry Skills
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 4: Identifying Subordinate and Entry Skills Articles & Resources Malamed, C. (2020). Types of analysis for eLearning: Six lenses for looking at analysis. The eLearning Coach. https://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/analysis-for-elearning/ (Focus on the “Task Analysis” section of this article.)
Watch:	Instructional Design Made Easy: Task Analysis –– Ray Pastore, Ph.D.
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 3. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 4: Analyzing Learners and Learning Context
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 5: Analyzing Learners and Contexts Articles & Resources Fulgencio, J. & Asino, T. I. (2021). Conducting a Learner Analysis. In McDonald, J. K. & West, R. E. (Eds.), Design for Learning: Principles, Processes, and Praxis (pp. 65-79). EdTech Books.
Watch:	Conducting a Learner Analysis in Instructional Design — eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 4. Complete Project Milestones 3 and 4. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 5: Understanding Learners and Performance Contexts
Readings:	Articles & Resources Stolzoff, A. (2021, March 1). Design thinking, empathy maps, journey maps, and how they are interconnected. Medium
Watch:	The Critical Distinction Between Learning and Performance –– Dr. Robert Bjork
Activities:	Complete the instructor review. Participate in PMAD 5. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 6: Writing Performance Objectives
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 6: Writing Performance Objectives Articles & Resources Orr, R. B., Csikari, M. M., Freeman, S., & Rodriguez, M. C. (2022). Writing and using learning objectives. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 21(3), Article fe3.
Watch:	How to Write Learning Objectives with Blooms Taxonomy –– Devlin Peck
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 6. Complete Project Milestone 5. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 7: Developing Assessment Instruments
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 7: Developing Assessment Instruments Articles & Resources Bourke, R. (2022). Normalizing alternative assessment approaches for inclusion. In R. Ajjawi, J. Tai, D. Boud, & T. Jorre de St Jorre (Eds.), Assessment for inclusion in higher education (pp. 189–198). Routledge. Elkhoury, E. (2023). Ten principles of alternative assessment. In Jaffer, T., Govender, S., & Czerniewicz, L. (Eds.), Learning Design Voices (pp. 435-451). EdTech Books.
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 7. Prepare a draft of Project Milestone 6. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 8: Planning the Instructional Strategy
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 8: Planning the Instructional Strategy Chapter 9: Planning the Logistics and Management for the Instructional Strategy Articles & Resources Malamed, C. (2024). Fail-safe strategies for collaborating with subject matter experts on training. The eLearning Coach
Watch:	ARC's Model of Instructional Design –– Keep Learning and Growing
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 8. Complete Project Milestone 6 and 7. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 9: Selecting and Justifying Instructional Materials
Readings:	Articles & Resources Malamed, C. (n.d.). Get started with performance support: Learning in the flow of work. The eLearning Coach.
Watch:	Job Aids Explained: The Most Underrated Tool in Instructional Design –– Tim Slade
Activities:	Participate in PMAD 9. Sign up for peer review(s). Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 10: Formative Evaluation and Improving Instructional Materials
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 10: Developing Instructional Materials Articles & Resources Evanick, E. (2023). Evaluating instructional design projects: Assessing success and identifying improvement areas. eLearning Industry. Hobson, L. (2026). Revising a course: How to collect, analyze, and apply student feedback [Audio podcast episode]. Instructional Design Guide.
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in PMAD 10. Complete Project Milestone 8. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 11: Analyzing Evaluation Data and Planning Revisions
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 11: Designing and Conducting Formative Evaluations Chapter 12: Revising Instructional Materials Articles & Resources Evanick, J. (2023). Improving instructional design: Feedback and iterative refinement. eLearning Industry.
Watch:	Unlocking SME Collaboration: Strategies for Effective Instructional Design –– EDCARTA
Activities:	Complete the readings. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 12: Pilot Testing Instruction and Collecting Evaluation Data
Readings:	Textbook Chapter 13: Designing and Conducting Summative Evaluations Articles & Resources Malamed, C. (2022). Using the think aloud protocol to test usability of learning designs. The eLearning Coach.
Watch:	Demonstrate Thinking Aloud by Showing Users a Video –– Nielsen Norman Group
Activities:	Complete the readings. Participate in Collaboration: Review Another Student's Work due the last Friday of Lesson 13 11:59 PM ET. Complete Project Milestone 9. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.

Lesson 13: Summative Evaluation and Transfer of Learning
Readings:	none
Activities:	Complete Project Milestones 10 and 11. Participate in the required peer review (self-organized): Collaboration: Review Another Student's Work - Step 2: due last Friday of this lesson week. Optional: send questions and comments to the Instructor by Inbox email.