© Daniel Schneider
  4.2. What is good learning design ? (Quality)

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Example 1:

Merril's model for 5 Star Instructional Design's

Not applicable to transmissive ("spray-and-pray") / or exploratory designs ("sink-or swim").

1. Does the courseware relate to real world problems?
2. Does the courseware activate prior knowledge or experience?
3. Does the courseware demonstrate what is to be learned ?
4. Can learners practice and apply acquired knowledge or skill?
5. Are learners encouraged to integrate (transfer) the new knowledge or skill into their everyday life?

 

 

 

 

Example 2:

Socio-constructivist features of on-line teaching (Taylor and Maor)

1. Relevance : How relevant is on-line learning to students' professional practices?
2. Reflection : Does on-line learning stimulate students' critical reflective thinking?
3. Interactivity : To what extent do students engage on-line in rich educative dialogue?
4. Tutor Support : How well do tutors enable students to participate in on-line learning?
5. Peer Support : Is sensitive and encouraging support provided on-line by fellow students?
6. Interpretation : Do students and tutors make good sense of each other's on-line communications?