CUR 516 Week 1 Understanding Instructional Design

Choose from the following options to complete this assignment:

Option 1

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper about instructional design trends as outlined below:

• Explain the concept of instructional design
• What is instructional design?
• What do instructional designers do?
• How does the formal process of instructional design differ from lesson planning or creating a course?
• In what settings do we see the formal process of instructional design implemented?
• Describe the current trends in modalities of instruction?
• What are the trends in online, blended, and face-to-face instruction?
• Identify some current issues or trends in technology integration in the classroom
• What are the current trends in technology use for teaching and learning?
• What do you see changing in technology use for teaching and learning in the next 10 years?
• What are some of the main issues around using technology for teaching and learning currently?
• Research a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources to from the University Library to support your work.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

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CUR 516 Week 2 ATD Competencies Memo

Access the ATD Competency Model^TM.

Analyze the Instructional Design Competency and three additional competencies.

Write a 350- to 525-word memo to your boss, or to management at an organization you are familiar with, as to why your selections should be addressed in the company's new instructional training plan.

Refer to the Writing a Business Memo tutorial, in the Center for Writing Excellence, to help prepare your memo.

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CUR 516 Week 2 Instructional Models and Methods

Locate and watch some videos that address instructional models or methods (flipped instruction, problem-based learning, team-based learning, active learning, debates, role playing, gamification, direct instruction, technology-enhanced learning, social learning, etc.). You might want to use the Media Library, SAGE Education, or Films on Demand, which you can access in the University Library.

Select, as a team, three videos, and write an analysis no fewer than 350 words that includes the following:

• A brief description of each of the videos with an accompanying reference citation and entry in the style of an annotated bibliography (see example)
• An analysis about the information from each of the videos you could use to develop an instructional design unit

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

CUR 516 Week 2 Learning Team Charter

With your team:
Complete the Learning Team Charter.

Upload the completed document to the Assignment Link.

CUR 516 Week 3 Textbook Applications Presentation

Consider the following scenario and respond to the questions provided.

Scenario: Your team has been asked to create curriculum for a local community center on wellness education. What information is needed to develop this content? What process will your team use to gather this information?

List the design steps (i.e. the steps of ADDIE you would follow) from beginning to end on the process for developing this curriculum. Some examples might be:

• Target audience: How do we determine the audience?  How will the audience demographics impact the design of the curriculum?
• Audience Needs: How do we determine the needs of this audience?  How does their needs impact the design of the currculum?
• Current Trends: How do we determine the current trends around this topic?  What process do we need to complete in order to determine the content that will be covered?

Note: You are not creating the curriculum, you are detailing the process you would use to create it.

Create a 5- to 7-slide presentation detailing this step-by-step design process.

Format your response according to APA guidelines.

Support your design process suggestions with references to our readings.

CUR 516 Week 3 Design Plan Rationale

Access ISD From the Ground Up, Ch. 11

Analyze the example design plan rationale for the Poison Prevention in the Home course design plan

Write a 500 to 750-word rationale for your final instructional design plan project that includes:

• The rationale for your project
• A thorough description of the target population
• A thorough description of the course
• Participant prerequisites
• Facilitator prerequisites
• Possible deliverables

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

CUR 516 Week 3 Learning Team Evaluation Week 2

Individually:
Complete the Learning Team Evaluation for your Week 2 Team Assignment.

Upload the completed document to the Assignment Link.

CUR 516 Week 4 Determining Goals and Objectives

Read the Determining Goals and Objectives Assignment Options document.

Choose from the following options to complete this assignment:

• Option 1: Visual Representation of Goals and Objectives
• Option 2: Short Course – Goals and Objectives
• Option 3: 5-Day Training – Goals and Objectives

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CUR 516 Week 4 Learning Team Evaluation Week 3

Complete the Learning Team Evaluation for your Week 3 Team Assignment.

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CUR 516 Week 5 Teaching Strategies Graphic Organizer

You are going to make a graphic organizer handout for new adult educators in your organization.  Conduct an analysis of the following teaching strategies and list and describe at least 5 classroom assessment activities that would contribute to that strategy.

Research the following strategies: problem-based learning, collaborative learning, game-based learning.

Create a graphic organizer that briefly explains each strategy and provides one example of how it could be used with adult learners to increase critical thinking and facilitate classroom management.

Include a brief discussion of the pros and cons of each strategy.

List and describe a minimum of 5 classroom assessment techniques or activities that could be implemented for each strategy.

CUR 516 Week 5 Learning Team Evaluation Week 4

Complete the Learning Team Evaluation for your Week 3 Team Assignment.

Upload the completed document to the Assignment Link

CUR 516 Week 6 Consultant Memo

Review the following scenario:

A multinational corporation has hired you as a consultant. The corporation is considering ways to offer business management courses to its employees worldwide. Using the first three steps of ADDIE, what approach would you recommend to the organization's chief executive officer (CEO) to design and develop a solution?

Write a 525- to 700-word memo addressed to the CEO that outline your recommendations and explain why you have selected them.  Focus your response on the ADDIE design processrather than describing specific courses or training.

Follow the sample business memo located in the CWE's Tutorials & Guides section.

1. Click the CWE: Tutorials & Guides link.
2. Click the Business Writing link under the Samples heading.
3. Select Write a Business Memo to help prepare your memo.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

CUR 516 Week 6 Learning Team Evaluation Week 5

Complete the Learning Team Evaluation for your Week 3 Team Assignment.

Upload the completed document to the Assignment Link.

CUR 516 Week 7 Evaluation Model Comparison Visual

Research different evaluation models such as the ones listed at: https://elearningindustry.com/4-learning-evaluation-models-can-use

Create a visual representation, such as a graph, chart or Venn diagram, to compare at least three evaluation models, their purposes, and their effectiveness for current and future instructional design use.

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CUR 516 Week 8 Signature Assignment Instructional Plan and Presentation

Read the Signature Assignment: Instructional Plan and Presentation Instructions, and Signature Assignment Guidelines.

Finalize your Instructional Plan and Presentation project as outlined in the Signature Assignment: Instructional Plan and Presentation Instructions.

Include this assignment in your MAED/AET digital record of signature assignments to be submitted in the final course. Refer to the Adult Education and Training Professional Portfolio Requirement for more information.

Submit your assignment as instructed by your facilitator.

CUR 516 Week 8 Learning Team Evaluation Week 7

Complete the Learning Team Evaluation for your Week 6 Team Assignment.

Upload the completed document to the Assignment Link.