Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project
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This lesson introduces the capstone course of the MicroMasters Instructional Design PG certificate program, where students will apply their comprehensive learning from previous courses covering learning theory, instructional design models, and digital media to develop their final minicourse project. The first week focuses on selecting a Learning Management System (LMS), marking the transition from theoretical knowledge to practical implementation in instructional design.
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This lesson introduces the Kirkpatrick Model, a systematic framework for evaluating educational and training program effectiveness across both corporate and academic settings. The focus is on Level 1 (Reaction) of the four-level model, where students will learn to assess learner satisfaction and create feedback surveys that drive continuous improvement in learning experiences.
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This lesson explores Kirkpatrick's Level 2 (Learning) evaluation, which shifts focus from initial reactions to measuring specific learning outcomes. Students will learn to assess knowledge acquisition and skill development through various assessment methods, culminating in creating their own evaluation tools to measure learning effectiveness against stated objectives.
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This lesson focuses on creating effective discussion and assignment prompts for online learning environments. Students will learn to design engaging prompts that foster meaningful interaction, assess learning outcomes, and integrate smoothly with Learning Management Systems, enhancing the overall effectiveness of their minicourse design.
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This lesson covers the development of rubrics as essential evaluation tools for online courses. Students will learn to create clear assessment criteria that align with learning objectives, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation while providing meaningful feedback for learner growth in their minicourse design.
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This lesson connects theoretical foundations with practical application, guiding students to reflect on how learning theories and instructional design models have influenced their course design. Students will demonstrate this understanding by creating an engaging opening presentation for one module of their minicourse.
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This lesson guides students through creating a comprehensive course syllabus, where they will integrate all instructional design elements learned throughout the program to create a clear roadmap of their minicourse's objectives, structure, and assessment methods.
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This final lesson celebrates students' completion of the program and guides them through a final quality assessment of their minicourse using professional evaluation rubrics, enabling them to refine and perfect their capstone project to demonstrate their mastery of instructional design principles.