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- [[Course Title and Number]]
- [[Institution / Department]]
- [[Term / Semester and Year]]
- [[Instructor Name and Credentials]]
- [[Meeting Schedule (days, times, location or online)]]
- [[Credit Hours or Contact Hours]]
- [[Target Audience / Prerequisites]]
- [[Primary Learning Outcomes or Standards]]
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[[Institution Name]]
[[Department Name]]
[[Course Number]] — [[Course Title]]
Term: [[Fall / Spring / Summer 2026]]
Credits: [[3]]
Format: [[In-person / Hybrid / Fully Online / etc.]]
Instructor: [[Full Name, Credentials]]
Email: [[instructor@institution.edu]]
Office: [[Building, Room]]
Office Hours: [[Days/Times + by appointment; Zoom link if applicable]]
Response Time: Emails answered within 48 hours on business days.
Class Meetings: [[e.g., Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00–11:15 AM, Room 214, or Asynchronous with weekly sync option]]
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Course Description
[[One-paragraph description of what the course is about, who it serves, and the big transformation or skills students will gain — e.g., "This course introduces the principles of instructional design for K-12 and adult learning contexts. Students will analyze learner needs, write measurable objectives, select appropriate strategies and technologies, and develop a complete unit of instruction. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, accessibility, and alignment to standards."]]
Prerequisites: [[List or "None"]]
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. [[Action verb + specific, measurable outcome — e.g., "Analyze learner characteristics and context to produce a needs assessment report."]]
1. [[e.g., "Write measurable, standards-aligned learning objectives using ABCD or similar model."]]
1. [[e.g., "Select and justify instructional strategies and assessments that align with stated objectives and learner needs."]]
1. [[e.g., "Design a complete 3- to 5-lesson instructional unit including lesson plans, materials, and an assessment blueprint."]]
1. [[e.g., "Evaluate existing instructional materials and courses for alignment, accessibility, and evidence of effective design."]]
1. [[e.g., "Collaborate with peers to give and receive constructive feedback on instructional designs using professional protocols."]]
These outcomes are aligned with [[relevant standards or framework — e.g., "InTASC standards, ADDIE model, and Quality Matters rubric elements"]].
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Required Materials & Technology
Required Texts / Resources:
- [[Textbook or OER title, author, edition or link]]
- [[Additional — e.g., "Selected articles and case studies posted in LMS"]]
Technology Requirements:
- Reliable internet and computer capable of [[video, specific software]]
- [[LMS name]] account (all materials, submissions, grades)
- [[Specific tools — e.g., "Google Docs or Word, Canva or PowerPoint for presentations, Zoom"]]
- Recommended: headset with mic for online sessions
Cost of Materials: [[Estimate or "All readings provided as OER or library access; no additional textbook purchase required"]]
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Course Schedule (Week-by-Week)
| Week | Dates | Topics & Activities | Readings / Prep | Assignments Due |
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| 1 | [[Dates]] | Course intro, syllabus review, what is instructional design? Icebreaker activity | Syllabus + Ch. 1 | Discussion post: intro + goals (Due [[day]]) |
| 2 | ... | Learner analysis & needs assessment | Ch. 2 + article | Needs assessment draft (peer review) |
| 3 | ... | Writing objectives (ABCD model) | Ch. 3 | Objectives + justification (graded) |
| 4 | ... | Assessment design & alignment | Ch. 4 + rubric examples | Assessment blueprint |
| 5 | ... | Instructional strategies & sequencing | Selected cases | Strategy selection paper |
| 6 | ... | Developing lesson plans & materials | Templates + examples | Lesson plan set (first 2 lessons) |
| 7 | ... | Midterm project work & feedback | Peer review protocol | Unit draft for feedback |
| 8 | ... | Accessibility, UDL, and inclusive design | UDL guidelines | Revised unit section + accessibility checklist |
| 9 | ... | Evaluation & iteration | Ch. 7 | Evaluation plan for unit |
| 10 | ... | Presentations & critique | n/a | Final unit due + 5-min presentation |
| 11 | ... | Course wrap, reflection, next steps | Self-assessment | Final reflection + portfolio entry |
Note: Schedule subject to minor adjustment with advance notice. Check LMS announcements weekly.
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Assessment & Grading
Grading Breakdown (sums to 100%):
| Component | Weight | Description |
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| Participation & Engagement | 15% | Weekly discussions, peer feedback quality, office hour attendance or equivalent |
| Needs Assessment & Objectives | 15% | Draft + final needs report + measurable objectives |
| Assessment Blueprint & Alignment | 15% | Table + rationale showing alignment to objectives |
| Instructional Unit (major project) | 30% | Complete 3-5 lesson unit with plans, materials, assessments, and evaluation plan |
| Presentations & Critique | 10% | In-class or recorded presentation + constructive feedback to peers |
| Reflection & Portfolio | 10% | Final reflection + curated evidence of growth |
| Quizzes / Checks for Understanding | 5% | Low-stakes checks (best 5 of 7) |
Grading Scale:
- ... (standard institutional scale)
Late Work Policy: [[e.g., "Assignments submitted within 48 hours of deadline receive 10% deduction. After 48 hours, 20% per week late unless prior arrangement or documented emergency. Discussions close after due date."]]
Revision Policy: [[e.g., "One major assignment (except final unit) may be revised for regrade within one week of feedback if original was on time. Request revision within 48 hours of grade posting."]]
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Course Policies
Attendance & Participation:
[[e.g., "Regular participation in discussions and activities is expected. For synchronous sessions, notify instructor in advance of absences. More than two unexcused absences may affect participation grade. Online students: consistent weekly engagement (minimum 3 substantive posts or equivalent) counts as attendance."]]
Academic Integrity:
All work must be your own or properly attributed. Collaboration is encouraged on peer review and discussion, but submitted assignments must reflect individual effort unless group work is explicitly assigned. Violations of the institutional academic honesty policy (plagiarism, unauthorized assistance, etc.) will result in a zero on the assignment and may be referred to the academic integrity board.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
This course is committed to providing equal access. Students with documented disabilities who require accommodations should register with the [[Disability Services Office]] as early as possible and provide the instructor with the accommodation letter. We will work together to implement approved accommodations. All videos will be captioned; materials will be provided in accessible formats upon request.
Communication Expectations:
- Use institutional email or LMS messaging for course matters.
- Professional tone in all communications.
- Allow 48 business hours for response.
- For urgent matters (illness affecting deadline), text or call if instructor has shared mobile for that purpose.
Respectful Learning Environment:
We value diverse perspectives. Disagreement is welcome when expressed respectfully and with evidence. Personal attacks, harassment, or exclusionary behavior will not be tolerated and will be addressed per institutional policy.
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Institutional & Required Statements
Academic Honesty Statement (Institution):
[[Insert full required statement or "As stated in the [[Institution]] Student Handbook, academic dishonesty in any form is a serious offense and will be addressed according to established procedures."]]
Disability Services Statement:
[[Insert required institutional language — e.g., "[[Institution]] is committed to providing reasonable accommodations... Contact Disability Services at [[phone/email]] or visit [[URL]]."]]
Title IX / Non-Discrimination:
[[Insert required statement.]]
Mental Health & Student Support Resources:
- Counseling Center: [[contact info]]
- Writing / Tutoring Center: [[info]]
- 24/7 Crisis Line: [[if applicable]]
Course Evaluations:
Student feedback is valued. You will receive an evaluation link near the end of term. Please complete it thoughtfully.
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Course Calendar & Important Dates
- [[Date]]: Add/drop deadline
- [[Date]]: Midterm / Unit draft feedback window
- [[Date]]: Last day to withdraw
- [[Date]]: Final unit & presentations due
- [[Date]]: Final grades due to registrar
All times are [[time zone]]. Late submissions follow the policy above.
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This syllabus represents the plan for the course. The instructor reserves the right to make reasonable changes with advance notice to students. The version posted in the LMS is the official current syllabus.