Course

Effective Media Design

Self-paced

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Full course description

Format: Self-paced online course
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Prerequisite: The Science of Teaching and Learning
Department: Learning and Teaching Services
Credit: Digital Credential (Badge)
Keywords: cognitive load, cognitive theory of multimedia learning, dual channel assumption, instructional design
 
If you are a UM System employee, do not create a new registration account. You will have the option to enroll with your UM System credentials.
 
Course Overview:

Effective Media Design is part of the Effective Teaching with Technology professional development track which includes:

    • *The Science of Teaching and Learning
    • Effective Media Design
    • Technologies for Active, Engaged and Inclusive Programs

*Apply Learning Science is a prerequisite for Effective Media Design and Technologies for Active, Engaged and Inclusive Programs

After completing the three required badges - Learning Science, Effective Media Design and Technologies for Active, Engaged and Inclusive Programs - you will be automatically awarded the Effective Teaching with Technology badge as evidence you have mastered the required competencies. 

 
Competencies:

Students completing this badge will successfully demonstrate competencies that align with the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning by:

  • defining multimedia,
  • identifying three core assumptions of multimedia learning theory,
  • identifying three types of cognitive processing/load,
  • providing instructional design strategies for each of the three types of cognitive load, and
  • describing Mayer's dual channel theory.
  • Recognizing instructional design principle violations 
  • Revising examples of media that violate Mayer's 12 principles of instructional design
  • Applying design principles to multiple media formats (PowerPoint and videos)
 
Instructor(s):
Jessica Gordon
Learning and Teaching Services
Email: gordonjes@umsystem.edu
 
Format: Self-paced training
 
Department: Learning and Teaching Services
 
Credit:
Digital Credential (Badge)
 
Audience:
MU Extension educators
 
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