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USMx: LDT100x Instructional Design and Technology: Learning Theories

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Course Activities and Timeline

Many of you might be new to the 'massive open online course' offerings and wondering about what it means to 'complete' this course as part of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters program.  You will need to complete the following activities.

Week Dates

Content

Deliverables

Week 1
April 20

Your Learning Environment

Introduce Yourself
Discussion 1: Share your Experiences
Activity 1: Prepare your Portfolio                                    Quiz 1: Week 1 Knowledge

Week 2
April 27

Behaviorism

Discussion 2: Behaviorism, Pros & Cons
Activity 2: Portfolio Behaviorism Page                           Quiz 2: Week 2 Knowledge Check

Week 3
May 4

Constructivism

Discussion 3: ZPD & Scaffolding                                     Activity 3: Portfolio Constructivism page                        Quiz 3: Week 3 Knowledge Check

Week 4
May 11

Cognitivism & Connectivism

             Discussion 4: Cognitive Load                                       Activity 4:Portfolio Cognitivism page
Quiz 4: Week 4 Knowledge Check

Week 5
May 18

Andragogy

Discussion 5: Adult Learning in Context
Activity 5: Portfolio Andragogy page                           Quiz:5 Week 5 Knowledge Check

Week 6
May 25

Authentic Assessment, Experiential Learning,  Project Based Learning & Gamification

Activity 6: Portfolio Authentic Assessment page

Week 7
June 1

Microlearning

Activity 7: Portfolio Microlearning page                         Final Portfolio Due

Week 8
June 8

Your Learning Theory Approach

Discussion 6: Your approach to Applying Learning Theory to Design