Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Instructional Design |
| Module Code |
CM3760 |
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School |
School of Communications |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Donal Mulligan
Semester 2: Donal Mulligan
Autumn: Donal Mulligan
| | | Module Teachers | Donal Mulligan
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Coursework Only
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Description
This module introduces second year students to the theoretical basis and applied production practices of Instructional Design. The course covers foundations in key educational theories and learning approaches, as well as contemporary evaluative and design practices for the creation of accessible and effective instructional media resources.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Development of knowledge on models of learning and theories of education
2. Development of critical analysis of instructional and educational media forms
3. Development of skills in evaluating and testing efficacy of instructive media
4. Acquisition of design and production skills necessary to create accessible and effective rich-media instructional materials
5. Development of established project design and management practices for creation of instructive media resources (ADDIE)
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Total Workload: 0 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Professional Portfolio | Students must individually complete a portfolio of five assigned tasks, linked to module content in five of the semester weeks, and designed to promote independent learning and review of key topics. This component is pass/fail, based on satisfactory completion of at least 4 elements. | 10% | Every Second Week | | Project | Students, in pairs, must complete and present an evaluative report of a chosen contemporary instructional or educational app, based on the theoretical framings and evaluative structures covered in the early module weeks. | 30% | Week 10 | | Group project | Students, in groups of 3, must design, complete, and evaluate a prototype instructional media resource for a specific target group. The project entails media production, reporting, and user testing process, and includes peer review. | 60% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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