PTIL 601 Instructional Design in Higher Education

This course introduces postsecondary educators to Learning Sciences Education as the conceptual framework for both understanding how people learn and designing effective learning experiences. The course applies research-informed instructional design and technology-based pedagogies to curriculum development projects in the degree candidates’ own areas of professional specialization. The integrative concept of Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge (TPCK) is used as a framework to encourage introspection focused on the candidates’ own curriculum design practices. Quality assurance processes are introduced in relation to national standards for effective instructional design in online courses. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3