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Engage and inspire students through technology.
Learn how to create enhanced learning opportunities using the latest tools and techniques to connect with today’s digital-first students.
Our unique approach to instructional design focuses on understanding learning theory, blending traditional instructional design models with rapid prototyping and data analytics to create online courses. You will gain hands-on experience developing and publishing online courses using the edX platform.
This Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters program will provide the knowledge and skills needed to capitalize on one of the fastest growing areas of education – online teaching and learning. This program will prepare you to create engaging and active learning, using digital pedagogy, emerging technologies and data analytics.
Through this program you will learn how to design captivating learning experiences for students who want mobile learning opportunities that are collaborative and accessible, while advancing your knowledge of educational theory.
Overview
Syllabus
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Courses under this program:
Course 1: Instructional Design and Technology: Learning TheoriesExplore emerging learning theories and interactive technologies to create engaging experiences for today’s connected students.
Course 2: Instructional Design ModelsExplore traditional and current instructional design models as you develop your own outline of an online course.
Course 3: Instructional Design: Digital Media, New Tools and TechnologyExplore the design, development and use of digital media and emerging technologies to support online teaching and learning.
Course 4: Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone ProjectDevelop your Instructional Design & Technology MicroMasters capstone project while you learn course evaluation models to assess the impact of design on the learning environment.
