EDUC 6400 Foundations of Instruction Design & Applications
This course will introduce students to historical and contemporary learning theories, frameworks, and models; instruction systems design, processes, and analysis; learning technology innovations; ethics and equity, diversity, and inclusion within the field of Instructional Design. Using a practice-oriented approach and real-world case studies, students will gain experience applying instructional design principles to solve learner-centered design challenges.
EDUC 6410 Trends and Issues in Learning Experience Design & Learner Equity
This course uses an experience-design lens to explore trends and issues in learning experience design. Students will be introduced to Learner Experience Design (LXD) principles and processes as examine strategies to create more equitable student outcomes in learning design. Students will research, read, reflect and discuss problems and viable solutions for current issues in learning design.
EDUC 6420 Learning Experience & Interaction Design Studio
This course examines a range of theories, skills, and processes for designing and developing interactive, learner-centered educational materials. Using a practice-oriented approach and real-world case studies, students will learn to apply Learner Experience Design (LXD) principles and process to create authentic, inclusive learning experiences using an interactive design studio while developing their design thinking skills. Pre-requisite: EDUC 6410.
EDUC 6430 Emerging Technologies & Learning Perspectives
This course examines emerging learning technologies and their application to learning and education. Some included technologies are the Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). Emerging learning theories and methodologies, and emerging learning behavior models for inclusive learning design in fast-changing, innovated digital spaces are explored. Using case studies, students will research, read, reflect and discuss real-world learning challenges and viable solutions founded in emerging learning technologies and theories. Pre-requisite: EDUC 6400 or EDUC 6410.
EDUC 6440 Learning Technology Principles & Applications
This course is an introduction to learning technologies, surveying current tools, applications, software, and hardware, and Learner Experience Design applications, including interactive media, video, editing, and digital design. Students gain hands-on experience in identifying, creating, implementing, and evaluating learning technologies for inclusive learner-centered design. Using a practice-oriented approach and real-world case studies, students will begin to learn design thinking to change the way we engage diversified learners in online education.
EDUC 6450 Game-based Learning Technology & Design
This course investigates game-based learning (GBL) and gamification applications, including game-design elements and principles, GBL technologies, gaming literacies, gaming models, simulations, immersive learning and virtual reality, and augmented reality from a diversified learner experience lens, including adult learners in higher education and corporate environments and K-12. Students explore the potential of current GBL and analyze the role of game-based learning from a historical perspective. Pre-requisite: EDUC 6400 or EDUC 6410.
EDUC 6460 Mobile Learning Design & Studio
This course investigates mobile learning principles and strategies through the lens of learning equity. Students will research, read, reflect and discuss mobile learning applications in online learning. Using a practice-oriented approach and real-world case studies, students will apply Learner Experience Design principles and process to their own mobile learning design project using an interactive design studio. Pre-requisite: EDUC 6400 or EDUC 6410
