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"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience." (John Dewey)
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience." (John Dewey)
Official Course Description (Educational And Counselling Psychology ~ ECP):
"This course draws on the fields of learning theory, developmental psychology, and measurement to focus on the tasks of constructing instructional materials. Areas to be considered include behaviour analysis, concept formation, and test construction."
Sam's take:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of instructional design principles, models, and practices specifically tailored for educators. Students will learn to create effective instructional materials and experiences, leveraging various design theories and technologies. The course includes hands-on projects, case studies, and collaborative activities to apply instructional design concepts in educational contexts.
Please log into the class MyCourses page for detailed info!
EDPE 535 Winter '25 Schedule
EDPE 535 Winter '25 Schedule
Jan. 6: Course Introduction & Overview
Jan. 6: Course Introduction & Overview
Jan. 13 : What is Instructional Design & Learning Theory Overview(*ch.1*)
Jan. 13 : What is Instructional Design & Learning Theory Overview(*ch.1*)
Jan. 20: What is Instructional Design for Teachers (ID4T) (*ch.2*)~ class starts at 6:15
Jan. 20: What is Instructional Design for Teachers (ID4T) (*ch.2*)~ class starts at 6:15
Jan. 27: Tools, Technologies and Platforms ~ Working with Experts(*ch. 4&5*)
Jan. 27: Tools, Technologies and Platforms ~ Working with Experts(*ch. 4&5*)
Feb. 3: What's Your Design Approach? & Constructivist Notions in the ID4T model? (*ch.6&4*)
Feb. 3: What's Your Design Approach? & Constructivist Notions in the ID4T model? (*ch.6&4*)
Feb. 10: Mixing It Up: Effective Blends & Marketing Strategies & Integrating User Design (*ch.7*)
Feb. 10: Mixing It Up: Effective Blends & Marketing Strategies & Integrating User Design (*ch.7*)
Feb. 17: ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS: Research-based Principles for Multimedia Learning (Mayer lecture) (*Harvard video*)
Feb. 17: ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS: Research-based Principles for Multimedia Learning (Mayer lecture) (*Harvard video*)
Feb 24: Mid-term in Class Lab (10%) & Finding Your Hook (*ch.8*)
Feb 24: Mid-term in Class Lab (10%) & Finding Your Hook (*ch.8*)
Mar. 3rd: Spring Break (no class)
Mar. 10th Digital Portolio due(*new*)
Mar. 10: Interactivity That Counts (*ch.9*)
Mar. 10: Interactivity That Counts (*ch.9*)
Mar. 17: Writing Better Learning Content & Using Instructional Design in the Online Classroom (*ch.10 & 8*)
Mar. 17: Writing Better Learning Content & Using Instructional Design in the Online Classroom (*ch.10 & 8*)
Mar. 24: It's All in the Story! (*ch.11*)
Mar. 24: It's All in the Story! (*ch.11*)
Mar. 31: Gaming and ID4T / Looking Good --> On Visual Design & Got Impact? (*ch.12&13*)
Mar. 31: Gaming and ID4T / Looking Good --> On Visual Design & Got Impact? (*ch.12&13*)
Apr. 7: Mastering the Design Process & Taking It Forward (*ch.14*)
Apr. 7: Mastering the Design Process & Taking It Forward (*ch.14*)
Education Bldg. Room 627
Typical Class Breakdown
Typical Class Breakdown
Typical weekly schedule:
6:05-6:15: Observations from previous class; introduction of weekly theme & hands-on activities
6:15-6:50: Group discussion and reflections on readings
6:50-7:50: Main topic for the week
7:50-8:40: Hands-on activities and lab
8:40-8:55: Wrap up
We don’t take a 15 - 20 min. health break ~ so we typically finish between 8:35 and 8:40
We will decide this in the first class
Required Course Readings:
Required Course Readings:
We are using the Cammy Bean (2nd ed.) and the Alison Carr-Chellman (2nd ed.) textbooks.
The chapter readings will either be posted on Perusall but accessed through MyCourses LMS.
The Quebec Digital Action Plan: Guide & Overview. will also used at selected times throughout the semester alongside the ISTE student and teacher standards.
The books are free courtesy of the McGill Library!
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