Visualizing Course Design Patterns: Applying Transformative Learning Practices

Bucky Dodd, Ph.D.

Barriers to Designing Learning

Environments

Modeling Learning Environments

Communicating with Learning

Environment Models

What are transformative

learning experiences?

Routine

Seeking

Emotional

Reaction

Short-term

Focus

Cognitive

RigidityMixed

Rational 1 16 1 57 3

Intuitive 1 3 0 3 3

Dependent 0 2 1 2 0

Mixed 0 2 1 3 0

Total 2 23 3 62 6

GDMS

RTC Sub-Dimension

Dodd, 2013

Content

Strategy

Control

Message

Representation

Media Logic

Data ManagementGibbons, 2014

7 +- 2

_______________

Understanding

Comparing

Annotating

Changing

Remembering

SharingAdapted Hokanson, 2008

Think of techniques, tools, or

methods you use to help

better understand your own

decision-making processes.

Share.

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What similar methods are

used for designing learning

environments?

Planning Instruction

Evaluating Instruction

Trends and Comparisons

Collaborating

Replicating Patterns

Measuring Learning

Environments

Activity Flow Model

Content

Strategy

Control

Message

Representation

Media Logic

Data ManagementGibbons, 2014

Information Practice Dialogue Feedback Evidence

Building Block Type

“How”

“What”

Examples

Pattern Name

Aliases

Context

Problem

Summary of Solution

Strengths of Solution

Weaknesses of Solution

Applicability

Related Patterns

Reference

Pattern Name: Absorb-Do-Connect

Aliases: NA

Context: 25-30 person graduate course

Problem: Learners are having difficulty applying and

reflecting on new material

Summary of Solution: Instruction is organized using an

information-practice-dialogue sequence for each module

Strengths of Solution: Consistent design; Flexible for

many uses

Weaknesses of Solution: May not be able to adapt well to

informal learning contexts

Applicability: Formal learning in online and blended

courses

Related Patterns: NA

Reference: Horton, 2006

Tools for Modeling Learning

Environments

• Paper and Pencil

• Whiteboards

• Post-it Notes

• Flowchart Software (lucidchart.com)

Barriers to Designing Learning

Environments

Modeling Learning Environments

Communicating with Learning

Environment Models

Visualizing Course Design Patterns: Applying Transformative Learning Practices

Bucky Dodd, Ph.D.

www.designinglearnovations.com/leml