First steps into Designing your Course


Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the title of the course effectively.
  • Specify the characteristics and needs of the target audience.
  • Select relevant themes and concepts aligned with learning objectives.
  • Recognize the importance of course intention in instructional design.
  • Define activities that support the learning goals of a course.
  • Identify suitable resources and tools needed for a specific course.

Exercise

✏️ Defining Course Title, Themes, and Audience

Objective: Articulate the title, themes, and target audience of your training course by utilizing the provided template.

  • Open the provided template file for defining your course title, themes, and audience.
  • Clearly state the title of your course. Ensure it is concise and reflects the essence of your training.
  • Identify and outline the key themes your course will cover.
  • Define the intended audience for your training. Consider factors such as skill level, background, and learning preferences.
  • Save the template file with your defined information.
  • Use the same file for the next steps.

Exercise

✏️ Defining Main Concepts of Your Training

Objective: Articulate and define the main concepts that will be covered in your training course.

  • Identify the core concepts, ideas, or topics that form the foundation of your course.
  • Write them in the template.

Exercise

✏️ Defining General Goals and Concept Intentions

Objective: Clearly outline the general goals of your course and articulate the specific intentions behind selected key concepts.

  • Reflect on the overarching objectives and outcomes you aim to achieve with your training.
  • Define the general goals that represent the broader aspirations of your course.
  • Choose a few key concepts from your training content.
  • Articulate the specific intentions behind each selected concept.
  • Ensure that the goals and intentions align with the overall theme and purpose of your training.

Exercise

🪄 Imagining Concept-Based Activities

Objective: Generate ideas for engaging and relevant activities within selected concepts of your training.

  • Choose specific concepts from your training content.
  • Imagine the type of activities that would enhance understanding and engagement within these concepts.
  • Consider diverse activity formats such as discussions, quizzes, case studies, or interactive exercises.
  • Align the proposed activities with the learning objectives and goals of the respective concepts.
  • Note down your ideas, ensuring they contribute positively to the overall learning experience.

Exercise

🖼️ Planning Resources for Envisioned Activities

Objective: Identify and outline the necessary resources for the activities you've imagined within your training concepts and goals.

  • Review the activities you previously envisioned for specific concepts.
  • Identify the types of resources required to support and enhance each activity.
  • Consider resources such as readings, multimedia content, external references, or interactive elements.
  • Outline how these resources will complement and enrich the learning experience for participants.
  • Optional: Although our expectations are more for you to grasp every step of designing a course, you are very welcome, if you choose to, to send us your work once finished here in a pdf or ppt format.