1. Create engaging content using effective Instructional Design practices​
Ana Maria Zurita 
Instructional Designer​ | CCOL Mariana Fernandez ​ Professor | Media & Design​ - Educational Technologist | LTS
21 February, 2019

2. “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
– Steve Jobs​

3. Who are we?

4. Learning Outcomes
List the sections of a course​ and the sections of a lesson​
Explain the importance of alignment in a course​
Summarize the importance of consistency in a course​
Describe some Brightspace engagement tools and techniques ​

5. 1. Sections of course and lesson
Design Thinking Course example.

6. 2. Sections of a lesson Instructional Systems Design​
Gagne's Nine Events​
Source:​

7. 3. Alignment CLRs: Course Learning Requirements​
Statement that describes learning that integrates knowledge, skills, and attitudes that learners achieve by the end of a specific course. ​

8. } 3. Alignment CLRs ​Learning Outcomes (EKS)​ Course Content​
Learning Activities​
Assessments​
CLRs

9. 4. Consistency
It is what helps learners interact and engage with course content
UX: User Experience
UI: User Interface
Navigation and structure
Templates ​
Aesthetics
Clear instructions​
Accessibility
Less is more

10. 5. Create engaging content
Key elements to consider
Avoid technology barriers
Use Learning Management System built-in tools
Think of your communication objectives first

11. 5. Create engaging content
Key elements to consider
Add the human element
Make it relevant
Make it engaging and collaborative
Get feedback

12. 5. Create engaging content
Some Useful Brightspace Tools
Announcements
Videos
Surveys
Checklists ​
Discussions

13. 5. Create engaging content
Announcement Tool
Sense of community
Staying current
Dynamic and engaging
Messages to establish a sense of community in the classroom​
Provide meaningful feedback
Post current events and how they relate to the content learned in the course
Summarize lessons learned from that week
Use creative extra- features like images or video

14. 5. Create engaging content
Video Tool
You don’t need
a Youtube Channel!
Easy use + no plug-ins needed
Creativity & Engagement
Look for Insert Stuff Icon and Add video note
3 min max
Make sure your browser is allowed access to camera and microphone
Create Module introductions giving a quick intro/personal thoughts about topic
Provide recorded general feedback after an activity in the Announcements area

15. 5. Create engaging content
Survey Tool
Track learners’ feedback
As part of a learning activity
Anonymous answers
Multiple-entries
You don’t have to wait until end-of-term course evaluations
As a reflection tool (journal)
As follow-up analysis question after an activity.
No – marks associated. Gives learners space for more creativity. No right/wrong answer.

16. 5. Create engaging content
Checklist Tool
Keep students engaged
List what they need to accomplish / deliverables / topics to cover required assignments / readings, or other items to complete for a specific module.
Appeals to “completionist” learners.
You can also hide (extra or follow-up) content by using Release Conditions.

17. 5. Create engaging content
Discussion Tool
Foster creativity and peer feedback
For Hybrid activities or Online Learning​.
Create online repositories of images / videos / articles / industry leader / source of inspiration / brainstorming & feedback.
Clear instructions & posting etiquette​ (meaningful and constructive feedback).

18. 6. Summary
Throughout this workshop you learned how to identify the sections of a course and lesson.​
The importance of course alignment for learners, so they can demonstrate their skills at the end of the course.​
Consistency in a course helps learners engage better and have an easy navigation, avoiding frustrations when accessing content​.
Engage students using Brightspace tools effectively, creatively, and without the need of third-party external tools.

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Thank you
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