Create engaging content using effective Instructional Design practices​

1. Create engaging content using effective Instructional Design practices​ Ana Maria Zurita Instructional Designer​ | CCOLMariana Fernandez ​Professor | Media & Design​ - Educational Technologist | LTS • 21 February, 2019

2. – Steve Jobs​ “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

3. Who are we?

4. Learning Outcomes • List the sections of a course​ and the sections of a lesson​ • Explain the importance of alignment in a course​ • Summarize the importance of consistency in a course​ • Describe some Brightspace engagement tools and techniques ​

5. 1. Sections of course and lesson • Design Thinking Course example.

6. 2. Sections of a lesson Instructional Systems Design​ • Gagne's Nine Events​ • Source:​ www.slideshare.net

7. 3. Alignment • CLRs: Course Learning Requirements​ • Statement that describes learning that integrates knowledge, skills, and attitudes that learners achieve by the end of a specific course. ​

8. 3. Alignment } ​Learning Outcomes (EKS)​ Course Content​ Learning Activities​ Assessments​ CLRs

9. 4. Consistency • It is what helps learners interact and engage with course content • UX: User Experience • UI: User Interface • Navigation and structure • Templates​ • Aesthetics • Clear instructions​ • Accessibility • Less is more

10. 5. Create engaging content • Key elements to consider • Avoid technology barriers • Use Learning Management System built-in tools • Think of your communication objectives first

11. 5. Create engaging content • Key elements to consider • Add the human element • Make it relevant • Make it engaging and collaborative • Get feedback

12. 5. Create engaging content • Some Useful Brightspace Tools • Announcements • Videos • Surveys • Checklists ​ • Discussions

13. 5. Create engaging content Announcement Tool • Messages to establish a sense of community in the classroom​ • Provide meaningful feedback • Sense of community • Post current events and how they relate to the content learned in the course • Staying current • Summarize lessons learned from that week • Use creative extra-features like images or video • Dynamic and engaging

14. 5. Create engaging content Video Tool • You don’t need • a Youtube Channel! • Look for Insert Stuff Icon and Add video note • 3 min max • Make sure your browser is allowed access to cameraand microphone • Create Module introductions giving a quick intro/personal thoughts about topic • Provide recorded general feedback after an activity in the Announcements area • Creativity & Engagement • Easy use + no plug-ins needed

15. 5. Create engaging content Survey Tool • Anonymous answers • Multiple-entries • You don’t have to wait until end-of-term course evaluations • As a reflection tool (journal) • As follow-up analysis question after an activity. • No – marks associated. Gives learners space for more creativity. No right/wrong answer. • Track learners’ feedback • As part of a learning activity

16. 5. Create engaging content Checklist Tool Keep students engaged List what they need to accomplish / deliverables / topics to cover required assignments / readings, or other items to complete for a specific module. Appeals to “completionist” learners. You can also hide (extra or follow-up) content by using Release Conditions.

17. 5. Create engaging content Discussion Tool Foster creativity and peer feedback For Hybrid activities or Online Learning​. Create online repositories of images / videos / articles / industryleader / source of inspiration / brainstorming & feedback. Clear instructions & posting etiquette​ (meaningful and constructive feedback).

18. 6. Summary Throughout this workshop you learned how to identify the sections of a course and lesson.​ The importance of course alignment for learners, so they can demonstrate their skills at the end of the course.​ Consistency in a course helps learners engage better and have an easy navigation, avoiding frustrations when accessing content​. Engage students using Brightspace tools effectively, creatively,and without the need of third-party external tools.

19. Thank you Questions? • algonquincollege.com/brightspace