UMGC, USMx: Instructional Design and Technology: Learning Theories
Explore the evolution of learning theories, from traditional behavior-based approaches to the emerging understanding of how social engagement can enhance the learning process.
Learning Journey Context
Works well as a continuation after mastering Education & Teacher Training fundamentals. It bridges the gap toward advanced, production-level engineering.
Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Education & Teacher Training.
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What You’ll Learn
Technology, digital media, and mobile access have changed how people learn. Today’s students want to be engaged and self-directed with digital content, available anytime, anywhere. This is a challenge for instructional designers as they create online learning experiences.
In this course, you will step into the shoes of a learner and apply learning theories to your own personal experiences. You will explore various learning theories, examine related research, and practice applying these concepts to real-world problems you are interested in solving. Furthermore, you will learn about the trends and skills instructional designers use to analyze and solve instructional problems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how learning works and learn to employ well-researched principles to tackle complex and diverse challenges that individuals face in their personal and professional lives.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to start developing your own learning solution.
Previous background in teaching or professional development is a plus but not required. Join us and launch your career as an instructional designer.
This course is part of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMaster’s program from UMGC. Upon completion of the program and receipt of the verified MicroMaster’s certificate, learners may then transition into the full UMGC Master’s Program in Learning Design and Technology. See the MicroMasters program page for more information.
Outcomes
- Describe fundamental principles of learning theories, including behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, connectivism, and andragogy.
- Differentiate between learning theories and their implications for instructional design.
- Analyze the strengths and limitations of learning theories.
- Apply learning theories to a variety of contexts.
- Analyze learning experiences and instructional materials.
- Build an Instructional Design portfolio framework and showcase knowledge of learning theories.
- Identify a knowledge gap that can be addressed by creating a minicourse.
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