Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project (edX)

Develop your Instructional Design & Technology MicroMasters capstone project while you learn course evaluation models to assess the impact of design on the learning environment.

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 IDT 400x.

What you’ll learn

– Define Learning Analytics

– Explain Kirkpatrick’s Assessment Model

– Apply evaluation model to assess and improve course design

– Design and publish an online course as a capstone project

– Reflect on the instructional design cycle

– Explain your philosophy of design

Course Syllabus

Week 1: Data Driven Learner Models

Introduction to the data driven decision-making process.

Week 2: Actionable Data

Delve into different types of data and the difference between actionable and non-actionable data.

Week 3: Industry Course Measurement Standards I: Quality Matters Certification

Week 4: Industry Course Measurement Standards II: Online Learning Consortium

Week 5: System Tools and Metrics: Using Data to Manage Learner Progress

Week 6: Capstone 100: Apply LDT100 Principles

Week 7: Capstone 200: Apply LDT200 Principles

Week 8: Capstone 300: Apply LDT300 Principles and Looking Ahead