Using the ADDIE Model and Universal Design for Learning Principles to Develop an Open Online Course for Teacher Professional Development

Abstract

As part of a collaborative graduate course project, my students and I, Author A, sought to design an online learning experience that would support the professional growth of teachers located around the world. We used the ADDIE instructional design model and Universal Design for Learning principles to guide the development of an open online course that would meet the diverse needs of the learners. Analysis of the postcourse survey data revealed that the majority of participants who completed the course were able to achieve the course learning objectives as well as their professional learning goals. This article details the course design and facilitation process and offers insights about how to develop effective online learning experiences for educators.(Keywords: MOOC, online course, professional development, teacher learning, twitter)

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Torrey Trust

Torrey Trust, PhD, is an assistant professor of learning technology in the Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies department in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Trust’s research focuses on how technology can support K–12 teachers and higher education faculty in designing contexts that enhance student learning. Please address correspondence regarding this article to Torrey Trust, Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 813 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003-9308, USA. E-mail: [email protected]

Emrah Pektas

Emrah Pektas is a doctoral student in the Mathematics, Science and Learning Technology concentration in the Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies Department in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.