Course content

The course is divided into 8 lessons:

Lesson 1: Course Organization

Lesson 1: Foundations of Cognitive Science

Lesson 2: Design Models

Lesson 3: Context Analysis

Lesson 4: Learning Organization

Lesson 5: Content Structuring

Lesson 6: Teaching Strategies

Lesson 7: Learning Activities

Lesson 8: Analytics

In parallel with the content lessons, an instructional design is developed using myScripting.

Learning goals

After completing this course, the participants will be able to

• apply core principles of cognitive science;
• design digital learning using proven strategies;
• analyse educational contexts in a structured way;
• define competence-oriented learning outcomes;
• structure content for improved learner understanding;
• evaluate learning strategies for specific contexts;
• determine learning organization based on learner needs;
• create engaging digital learning activities;
• reflect critically on educational design choices;
• develop and refine scripts using myScripting;
• collaborate with peers on script development;
• export learning designs in multiple formats.

Prerequisites

The course assumes basic knowledge of teaching and learning and is aimed at individuals who wish to deepen their expertise in educational design and digital learning.

Course schedule

The course consists of eight lessons, each including videos, exercises, and quizzes. In addition, a course book is provided (open access). All lessons are released at the start of the MOOC and can be completed flexibly as a self-paced course.

Participants use the freely available tool myScripting (www.myscripting.zhaw.ch) to design digital learning environments.

For actively participating in the course you will receive an automatic certificate which includes your name, the course name as well as the completed units. We want to point out that this certificate merely confirms that you answered at least 75% of the self-assessment questions correctly.

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