The EDTC program requires that each degree candidate must design a learning object intended for use by students whose school or workplace context requires improved results on the performance being taught. Most EDTC candidates choose to design a learning object that is part of their curriculum project. This design must be presented in the form of an annotated concept map and/or storyboard providing sufficient detail that a developer could create the learning object from the specifications provided.

Required Elements:

Explain how content pedagogy and learning principles informed the design.

Accommodate learners from diverse backgrounds.

Collaborate with SMEs in making design choices.

AECT Indicators:

AECT 2.2: Candidates implement appropriate educational technologies and processes based on appropriate content pedagogy.

AECT 2.4: Candidates manage appropriate technological processes and resources to provide supportive learning communities, create flexible and diverse learning environments, and develop and demonstrate appropriate content pedagogy.

AECT 3.1: Candidates create instructional design products based on learning principles and research-based best practices.

AECT 4.1: Candidates collaborate with their peers and subject matter experts to analyze learners, develop and design instruction, and evaluate its impact on learners.