Project: UDL in Online Course Design
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a framework focused on meeting the needs of all learners in inclusive classrooms. Moving beyond traditional course design by incorporating UDL principles, online courses can meet diverse needs of participants. The course provides an overview of UDL principles, examines learner motivation, and explores quality online course design.
Audience: Course Designers, Subject-Matter Experts, and Online Instructors
Responsibilities: Instructional Designer, Visual Designer, Mapping Needs Analysis, Blueprinting, Storyboarding, eLearning Development, Researcher
Tools Used: Articulate 360, Storyboard, Canva (infographics), Screencast-o-matic, Padlet, VoiceThread, YouTube
Project: Selecting and Evaluating Educational Technology
The course, Selecting and Evaluating Educational Technology developed in Canvas Learning Management System, supports faculty on the uses and implementation of educational technology in online courses. Through real-world application, collaboration, and assessment, faculty develop confidence in building authentic learning experiences.
Audience: Faculty and Instructional Designers
Responsibilities: Instructional Designer, Visual Designer, Researcher, eLearning Development
Tools Used: Canvas LMS, Canva (infographics)
Prior to the course build, McTighe’s Backward by Design approach was implemented to examine goals, identify assessment evidence, and establish a learning plan.
Project: Job Aid: SME/ID Kickoff Call
When kicking off a project, building a collaborative relationship between stakeholders is essential. The relationship between the subject-matter expert and instructional designer is key. The job-aid guides initial conversations, sets the stage for the project, creates personal connection, and explores the vision, scope, and goal of the project.
Audience: Instructional Designers and Project Managers
Responsibilities: Instructional Designer, eLearning Development, Communicator and Collaborator
Tools Used: Microsoft Word Forms
