Course Outline
This section contains selected components from your course outline. For full details, please refer to course outline for your section (A01, A02 etc.) under SECTIONS.
Calendar Description
Introduces the practice of learning design and its application to networked and open online learning environments. Explores the principles of learning design and how to create technology-mediated learning experiences for others. Opportunities to plan, design and develop technology-mediated learning experiences taking into account learning theories, communities of inquiry, inclusivity, technologies for learning, essential digital literacies and alignment of outcomes with assessments.
Textbook & Required Resources
You are NOT required to purchase a textbook for this course. All readings will either be freely and openly available on the web or will be accessible through the University of Victoria library.
- Bates, A. W. (2019). Teaching in a digital age – Second Edition. Retrieved from https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2/ [Open online]
- This text is free to access and we will only be reviewing chapter 6 (Building an effective learning environment), 7 (Understanding technology in education), and 9.6 (Interaction)
- The first edition of this text is available in several different languages. Please find links to those translations here.
- Conrad, D. and Openo, J. (2018) Assessment Strategies for Online Learning. Au Press. Retrieved from: https://www.aupress.ca/books/120279-assessment-strategies-for-online-learning/ Chapter 1 (The Big Picture: A Framework for Assessment in Online Learning), and 4 (Authenticity and Engagement: the Question of Quality in Assessment)
- West, R. E. (2018). Foundations of Learning and Instructional Design Technology: The Past, Present, and Future of Learning and Instructional Design Technology (1st ed.). EdTech Books. Retrieved from https://edtechbooks.org/lidtfoundations
- This text is free to access and we will only be reviewing chapter 11 (Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism), and 21 (Using First Principles of Instruction to Make Instruction Effective, Efficient, and Engaging)
Remote Access to Some University Services
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows users to access networks and services over a secure connection. Please note that some university services, including library access, may require you to connect to the library servers by VPN. To download and install the Cisco VPN software, please visit the UVic VPN website.
Privacy
Please be familiar with the OIPC Cloud Computing Guidelines for Public Bodies and engage in any cloud-based tools only as it may be your personal preference as it is NOT required to complete this course. Your instructor will go over options with you to support your preferences.
