Keywords

instructional design, digital simulations, interactive learning, graduate-level education, authentic learning experiences, client relationships, content analysis

Description

In this case study, I discuss designing, developing, and implementing three digital, interactive simulations for a redesigned graduate-level Introduction to Instructional Design course. The redesign of the course was intended to address students' expressed desires to master instructional design practice and theory, gain more confidence in their knowledge of and skill in the ID process, and receive more guidance and feedback throughout an authentic instructional design experience. The first simulation aims to give students an interactive overview of an authentic process. The other two simulations come at crucial moments in the course where students can practice skills in client relationships and in developing content analyses. The simulations were designed using branching scenario planning and created in SmartBuilder and H5P. Plans to develop one more simulation on integrating technology and media are explained. The challenges and resulting insights from designing, developing, evaluating, and implementing the simulations are discussed.

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