Module Code - Title:

TW4014 - LEARNING DESIGN

Year Last Offered:

N/A

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

1

Tutorial

1

Other

0

Private

6

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the principles of learning design and how they can be applied to online course development and training materials.

Syllabus:

The module focuses on principles of digital learning design. It covers: approaches to learning and instructional design; needs assessment; front-end analysis; course design; universal design for learning; web accessibility; and the systematic design of instruction.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Conduct a needs assessment for a proposed learning resource. Apply instructional design theories to the design and development of a digital learning resource. Apply universal design for learning and accessibility considerations to the design and development of a digital learning resource. Use web-based applications to design and develop digital content.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Volunteer constructive feedback to peers who are designing a learning resource.

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Design and develop an instructional resource (e.g. a podcast or a micro e-learning course).

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Brown, A. H. Green, T. D. (2016) The Essentials of Instructional Design: Connecting Fundamental Principles with Process and Practice. 3rd Edition , Routledge

Dick, W. Carey, L. Carey, J. O. (2014) The Systematic Design of Instruction. 7th edition (international) , Pearson Education Limited

Stavredes, T. Herder, T. (2014) A Guide to Online Course Design , Jossey-Bass

Vai, M. Sosulski, K. (2016) Essentials of Online Course Design: A Standards-Based Guide. , Routledge

Other Relevant Texts:

Gagne, R, M. Wager, W. W. Golas, K. C. Keller, J. M, (2004) Principles of Instructional Design. 5th Edition , Wadsworth

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

Elaine.Walsh@ul.ie