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UMGC, USMx: Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project

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All of your hard work will come together in the capstone project, where you will create a minicourse to demonstrate your knowledge of instructional design principles.You will also evaluate your minicourse and assess the impact of design on the learning environment.

Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project
8 weeks
8–10 hours per week
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Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project

About this course

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This the final capstone course in the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters program where we delve into evaluation of course design and develop your final capstone project. Evaluation models allow instructional designers to engage in continuous improvement of course design to optimize the student learning environment. During this course we will explore evaluations models, learning management system’s data analytics, and Kirkpatrick’s Levels of evaluation. Finally, you will design, build and publish your capstone project, which is an online learning module.

This is the final course in the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters and content builds on the first three courses in the program. It is highly recommended that learners complete the three pre-requisite courses prior to enrolling in LDT400x.

This course is part of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMaster’s program from UMGC. Upon completion of the program and receipt of the verified MicroMaster’s certificate, learners may then transition into the full UMGC Master’s Program in Learning Design and Technology. See the MicroMasters program page for more information.

At a glance

  • Institutions:

    UMGC

    USMx
  • Subject: Education & Teacher Training
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Prerequisites:

    The program content and course projects are sequential, allowing the learner to build on subsequent work. Completing LDT100x LDT200x, and LDT300x is highly recommended before completing LDT400x coursework. Basic experience in word processing and G Suite and a background in teaching, education, or professional development are helpful but not required.

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
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  • Associated skills:Course Evaluations, Data Analysis, Learning Design, Learning Management Systems, Project Evaluation, Instructional Design, Design And Technology

What you'll learn

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  1. Develop digital learning materials, applying user-centered and inclusive design methodologies.
  2. Create storyboards or wireframes to organize course content.
  3. Apply visual design principles and responsive design techniques to create visually appealing and functional learning experiences.
  4. Create high-quality course designs using industry-standard design tools and software.
  5. Evaluate course content to gather feedback, assess usability, and refine digital learning experiences.

Syllabus

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Week 1: Learning Management Systems

Week 2: Kirkpatrick Level 1 Surveys

Week 3: Kirkpatrick Level 2 Assessments

Week 4: Developing Discussion & Assignment Prompts

Week 5: Rubrics

Week 6: Applying Learning Theory & Instructional Design Models

Week 7: Developing a Syllabus

Week 8: Evaluating Online Courses & Minicourse Submission

Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does a student have to apply to and complete the full UMGC degree?

To ensure that your program remains relevant and up-to-date, UMGC sets time limits for completing a program. Students have five (5) consecutive years from the start of the graduate degree to complete their degree. For students who start with a MicroMasters, their “time clock” begins on the date that they complete their last course in the MicroMasters program and receive their Verified Certificate. This means that students should apply to UMGC promptly to begin the degree and have as much time as possible to complete it.

Who can take this course?

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This course is part of Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters Program

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4 graduate-level courses
Instructor-led
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8 months
8 - 10 hours per week

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