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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 and work place contexts.
Please log into the class MyCourses page for detailed info!
EDPE 535 Winter '26 Schedule
EDPE 535 Winter '26 Schedule
Jan. 5: Course Introduction & Overview
Jan. 5: Course Introduction & Overview
Jan. 12 : The Basics of Instructional Design (*ch.1*)
Jan. 12 : The Basics of Instructional Design (*ch.1*)
Jan. 19: Nine Generation of Learning Transfer (*ch.2*)
Jan. 19: Nine Generation of Learning Transfer (*ch.2*)
Jan. 26: Tools, Technologies and Platforms ~ The Adult Learner (ISD)(*ch.3*)
Jan. 26: Tools, Technologies and Platforms ~ The Adult Learner (ISD)(*ch.3*)
Feb. 2: What's Your Design Approach? ~ ADDIE and other models (ISD)? (*ch.4*)
Feb. 2: What's Your Design Approach? ~ ADDIE and other models (ISD)? (*ch.4*)
Feb. 9: Mixing It Up: Effective Blends ~ Analysis & Design (ISD)(*ch.5 & 6*)
Feb. 9: Mixing It Up: Effective Blends ~ Analysis & Design (ISD)(*ch.5 & 6*)
Feb. 16: Insights into Revised Bloom's Taxonomy & Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (*podcast*)
Feb. 16: Insights into Revised Bloom's Taxonomy & Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (*podcast*)
Feb 23: Finding Your Hook (*Bean ch. 8*) ~ Development & Implementation (ISD) (*ch. 7-9*)
Feb 23: Finding Your Hook (*Bean ch. 8*) ~ Development & Implementation (ISD) (*ch. 7-9*)
Mar. 2nd: Spring Break (no class)
Mar. 9th Design plan & digital portfolio(*new*)
Mar. 9: Interactivity That Counts ~ The Adult Learner (ISD) (*ch.10*)
Mar. 9: Interactivity That Counts ~ The Adult Learner (ISD) (*ch.10*)
Mar. 16: Writing Better Learning Content ~ Social Media: Advantages and Disadvantages (ISD)(*ch.12*)
Mar. 16: Writing Better Learning Content ~ Social Media: Advantages and Disadvantages (ISD)(*ch.12*)
Mar. 23: It's All in the Story! ~ Informal Learning (ISD)(*ch.13*)
Mar. 23: It's All in the Story! ~ Informal Learning (ISD)(*ch.13*)
Mar. 30: Gaminf and ID ~ Workflow & Content Mastery (ISD)(*ch.14*)
Mar. 30: Gaminf and ID ~ Workflow & Content Mastery (ISD)(*ch.14*)
April 6: Easter Monday (no class)
Apr. 13: Taking It Forward ~ Migrating Courses Online (*ch.15)
Apr. 13: Taking It Forward ~ Migrating Courses Online (*ch.15)
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 typically don’t take a 15 - 20 min. health break ~ so we usually finish around 8:35
We will decide this in the first class
Required Course Readings:
Required Course Readings:
We are using the Cammy Bean and David Hodell books. The books are industry standards. The Carr-Chellman text will be available as an optional read for interested classroom teachers.
The chapter readings will 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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