HRE 470

HRE 470 - Design of Learning Systems

HRE 470, Design of Learning Systems, is the third course in the M.Ed. program, and the first which emphasized group project development. The course discussed course and learning system design, the process of design -- including construction, interaction, assessment, and unintended outcomes. A weekly discussion and reflection were required, along with a cumulative group project. Our group (Sharon Bowling, Tim Buteyn, Brian Petrusch, and myself) created a Supervisor Training course using the open source learning system Moodle. I'm thrilled that this course is available to view here. Just log in as a guest. The other individual coursework can be found below in the coursework section.

Goals And Objectives

Course Goals

The goals of this course include providing students with an understanding of

• The different stages of the design process and how they interrelate.
• The principles of pedagogical models, instructional strategies, and learning styles and their effect in the design process.
• The differences between traditional classrooms and online learning environments.
• The complexities of online learning communities and their effect on the design process.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, students should be able to

• Apply pedagogical theory and design principles in the development of a course in an online learning environment.
• Use research on topics directly related to the design process and on the effects of design on online learning.
• Draw upon team-based design experience to consider the complexity of online learning communities and their effects on the design process.