Instructional Design
Instructional design systematically creates effective, engaging, and efficient learning experiences. It combines educational theories, multimedia, and technology to develop courses and training programs that facilitate learners’ growth and success.
Overview
The TLC offers course design assistance and media production support. We aid educators in crafting innovative course materials and integrating technology tools to foster an effective learning experience for all students. We look forward to collaborating with you to meet your instructional goals.
Some examples of the team’s work include:
- Course structure and pedagogical approaches: active learning strategies and group work
- Bruin Learn activities and assessments: assignments, discussions, and quizzes
- Instructional media: graphics, course slides, and multimedia
Benefits of Course Design
Effective course design boosts student success and engagement
and has the potential to reduce emails and instructor workload.
Services
- Course Design for full courses or portions of a course
- Course Consultations on specific learning activities, teaching solutions, educational technologies, and more
- Course Review for digital accessibility and online teaching with course approval support
- Workshops on course design and for department-specific goals
- Training on a variety of teaching and learning related topics
- BruinLearn course site building and tool training (in collab with CoE)
- Instructional Design Showcase events
Contact us at consult@teaching.ucla.edu to connect with an instructional designer or to get more information about our services.
What to Expect in the Course Design Process
Our course design process is collaborative, evidence-based, and iterative to ensure that every course we build is relevant and effective.
Course Map
The foundation of every course starts with a detailed course map that outlines the key learning objectives and aligns all content, activities, and assessments with those goals.
Design → Development → Evaluation
Once the course map is established, our team designs the course content and develops the necessary materials. The course is then evaluated through multiple development phases to ensure it meets high-quality standards.
Improvement for Future Iterations
We continuously improve our course designs based on feedback and data collected from the initial course offering. This iterative process ensures that courses stay current, relevant, and effective.
Quality Assurance in Course Design
At UCLA, we have a robust quality assurance process that includes multiple review stages to guarantee the highest standards of course design.
Multiple Checkpoints
Throughout the design and development process, we conduct several checkpoints with subject matter experts, learners, and designers to guarantee that the course aligns with our vision and the learners’ needs. The checkpoints include:
- Pedagogical Review
- Multimedia Review
- Accessibility Review
We collect and analyze data throughout the learning process—from learner performance to engagement metrics. This data helps us make informed decisions about how to improve course materials and instructional approaches.
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