Standard 2
Content Pedagogy

This CBT was developed over the course of the semester as a group assignment.  The team collaborated on the application of theory, the learner interaction design, the development of the course framework and the introductory module 0 of the mini course.  We then divided the lessons in the course for continued individual development.  I was responsible for the creation of all aspects of Lesson 4 and the evaluation.  Through this course I was able to design learning content aimed to motivate students and effect learning outcomes.

This proposal was the result of a peer reviewed design process.  This IDP/Plan includes a needs assessment and identification of target audience, learner characteristics and user personas.  We established meaningful goals and performance objectives as a defining structure of the design development, setting expectations.  The content structure was created through a collaborative team effort guided by research-based instructional strategies.  This team worked exceptionally well together and while each of us took an independent lead based on individual strength, we all contributed to every phase of the project.  I took the lead throughout this project on the learning goals and objectives and alignment to the course content, assessments and the organizational planning and management of the process.

This proposal involved measuring motivational characteristics utilizing Keller’s systematic process for motivational design, the ARCS model.  I identified motivational problems relating to project-based learning.  I then suggested motivational strategies and interventions through a process that involved analysis of the course, audience, materials, objectives, assessments and instructional and design tactics.  Motivational problems were identified, and interventions/strategies were recommended to support highly effective learning opportunities.