Instructional Design Concepts

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Instructional Design

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The systematic process of designing effective learning experiences

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Learning Objectives

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Clear statements of what learners will know or do by the end of the course

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Learning Outcomes

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The measurable results of instruction

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Backward Design

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Planning that begins with the desired outcomes and works backwards to lessons and assessments

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Alignment

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Ensuring consistency between objectives, activities, and assessments

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Andragogy

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The method and practice of teaching adult learners

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Formative Assessment

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Ongoing checks of understanding during the learning process

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Summative Assessment

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Final evaluation at the end of a unit or course

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Scaffolding

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Structured support that helps learners progress toward independence

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Chunking

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Breaking information into manageable, meaningful units