Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Overview of the course design process


Types of requests

New course development

Full development from scratch; requires the most work.

Redesign

Major changes to course design and content; requires significant work.

Refresh

Updates and corrections to out-of-date content without redesign; requires the least work.

Course design process

1. Request for course design help

This can be a:

  • New course development request
  • Course redesign request
  • Course refresh request

2. Decision phase (approve/prioritize)

The request is reviewed, and a decision is made to either approve or prioritize it.

3. Instructional designer assigned

Once approved, an instructional designer is assigned to the project.

4. Client kickoff meeting

A meeting is held with the client to clarify goals and expectations.

5. Faculty training

Provide necessary training for the faculty involved in the course.

6. Content source

New content development: Identify if any graphic or media needs are required.

  • Existing content: If the content is already developed, move to the next step.

7. Set a timeline

Establish a clear timeline for the project.

8. Build the course

Begin course construction based on the agreed timeline and content.

9. Progress checks

Conduct regular checks on progress, revisiting steps 8 and 9 as needed.

10. QA review

Perform a final quality assurance review.

11. Completion

Once the course passes QA and any final adjustments are made, it is marked as complete.