Lead the Way in Transforming Your Classroom
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Revitalize Your Teaching with IDOL in the Classroom
With the new school year underway, it’s time to enhance your teaching. Unlock the same strategies and frameworks that corporate instructional designers use—customized specifically for educators like you.
Whether you're updating lesson plans, integrating innovative tech tools, or finally launching that dream project, IDOL in the Classroom is here to help you succeed.
Why Choose IDOL in the Classroom?
- Practical Application of Instructional Design: Apply instructional design principles directly to your classroom through real-world examples and practical exercises, boosting student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Versatile Frameworks and Approaches: Explore adaptable instructional design frameworks like Design Thinking and Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction, tailored to diverse classroom needs and teaching styles.
- Customization of Learning Materials: Learn to create and customize engaging learning materials with tools like Canva and Genially, tailoring resources to meet your students’ unique needs.
- Outcome-Focused Course Design: Develop effective assessments and feedback mechanisms, ensuring that your course design leads to measurable student progress and achievement.
Here’s What You’ll Gain:
- Proven Frameworks: Learn instructional design strategies that top educators use to create engaging and effective lessons.
- Tech Tools and Tips: Discover how to leverage technology to enhance your classroom experience.
- Customizable Templates: Develop a unit plan or project-based learning template that you can reuse year after year.
Take a Glimpse at What’s in Store with IDOL in the Classroom
Discover the Key Modules:
- Â Instructional Design Basics: Learn foundational frameworks that top instructional designers use to create effective and engaging learning experiences. Apply these principles to your lesson planning.
- Integrating Technology: Discover the best tools and techniques to incorporate technology into your lessons, making your classroom more interactive and dynamic.
- Creating Reusable Templates: Develop customizable templates for unit plans or project-based learning, saving you time and effort year after year.
This course is packed with practical examples, step-by-step guides, and actionable tips that you can start using immediately in your classroom.
Course Modules Overview:
Module 1: What is Instructional Design?
- Introduction to Instructional Design: Learn from industry expert and IDOL courses founder Dr. Robin Sargent about the field of instructional design.
- Role of Instructional Designers: Discover who instructional designers are and what they do.
- Personal Relevance: Explore how instructional design impacts you and your work.
Module 2: Instructional Design Frameworks
- Comprehensive Framework Overview: Gain insights into key frameworks like Design Thinking and the Problem-Centered Approach.
- Explore Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction: Understand foundational principles for effective learning design.
- Innovative Approaches: Learn about the Pebble-in-the-Pond model and its application.
Module 3: Design Your Unit
- Blueprint Your Unit: Develop a project-based learning (PBL) design for your course.
- Focus on Outcomes and Feedback: Strategize your course outcomes and create a robust feedback system.
- Effective Assessment Strategies: Master the art of assessing learning progression.
Module 4: Customize Your Learning Materials
- Create Engaging Lesson Materials: Dive into eLearning tools like Rise and Genially to enhance learning experiences.
- Visual Design Skills: Craft compelling presentations and infographics using Canva.
- Develop Participant Materials: Access a library of worksheets and templates to support learning activities.
