Program Modules

Session Materials and Resources

  • 1

    Welcome to Designing Transformational Learning Experiences

    • Podcast: Great Curriculum Is A Treasure

    • How to Use this Course (1 min)

    • Need Help? [ADD INSTRUCTOR INFO]
  • 2

    The Keys of Great Teaching

    • Podcast: What Actually Makes a Great Teacher?

    • Readings: The Keys of Great Teaching

    • A Bored Teacher is a Boring Teacher

  • 3

    Step 1: Your Course Story & Outcomes

    • Podcast: Your Course as a Story, Not Just a Checklist

    • Readings: The Hero's Journey

    • Your Curriculum: Curated or Created?

    • Design Your Course Story

    • Create Transformational Outcomes
  • 4

    Step 2: Strong Course Sequence

    • Podcast: Mapping Out the Journey with a Strong Course Sequence

    • Readings: The Course Sequence

    • Create the Course Sequence
  • 5

    Steps 3: A Simple Course Rhythm

    • Podcast: Reducing Cognitive Load with a Simple Course Rhythm

    • Readings: The Phases of Learning

    • Develop a Simple Course Rhythm

  • 6

    Step 4: Assignments That Matter

    • Podcast: Replace Busywork with Meaningful Work

    • Readings: The 6 Elements of Transformational Assignments

    • Create a Transformational Assignment

    • (Add a rubric to tool and assignment?) Create a Second Transformational Assignment
  • 7

    Step 4: Lessons That Engage

    • Podcast: Create Lessons that Engage

    • Readings: Engagement

    • Brainstorm Engaging Hooks

    • Build An Engaging Lesson
  • 8

    Step 6: The Learning Management System (LMS)

    • Podcast: Use Technology Without Letting It Use You

    • Readings: Technology in Education

    • The Canvas Crash Course: Getting to Know Canvas

  • 9

    Course Wrap-Up

    • Reflection: What Will You Do On Day One?