Streamlining the Learning Design Process
Instructional templates are pre-designed frameworks that act as blueprints for crafting effective learning experiences. These time-saving tools provide a structured approach to instructional design, ensuring key elements are considered and content is organized for optimal knowledge transfer.
Benefits of Using Instructional Templates:
- Efficiency: Templates expedite the instructional design process by providing a proven structure and reducing the need to build everything from scratch.
- Consistency: Templates promote consistency in course delivery and message, ensuring a uniform learning experience for all students.
- Quality Improvement: By incorporating best practices embedded within the template, you can elevate the overall quality of your instruction.
- Reduced Errors: Templates help ensure crucial components like learning objectives and assessments are not overlooked.
Finding and Using Instructional Templates
Instructional templates can be found in a variety of resources including Learning Management Platforms, Educational Software Providers, and Online resources. We want to share some specific templates that have been used effectively to help our instructors to streamline course creation and improvement:
- Transparent Assignment Template: This template cuts through the confusion on "What exactly do I need to do for a good grade", providing a clear roadmap for students' success. This innovative tool empowers instructors to create assignment that are clear, concise, and focused on learning objectives.
- Alignment Excercise: The Alignment Exercise Template helps our instructors to bridge the gap between learning activities, assessment, and desired outcomes. This practical tool ensures the instructions is cohesive and laser-focused on achieving specific learning goals. Please feel free to contact Shelby Herig - Tippie's Instructional Designer for the details.
- Creating Test Questions: The "Creating Test Questions" Template provides a structured approach to developing assessments that accurately evaluate student understanding. This user-friendly tool equips you to write clear, concise, and rational questions that promote meaningful learning. Please feel free to contact Shelby Herig - Tippie's Instructional Designer for the details.