• Explain how learning occurs by specifying a model referencing zones of student ability
• Categorize learning tasks into their appropriate zone of ability
• Distinguish between the different mechanisms of scaffolding and fading

Module 2: Properties of Learning Tools

• Explain why we need (a) method(s) of evaluating educational technologies
• Define the two SALT rubric foundational criteria (easy to use, participation)
• Define the four SALT rubric additional evaluation criteria (broadly available, equitable, flexible, suitable for active learning experiences)
• Distinguish between foundational and additional evaluation criteria

• Given an example scenario, identify whether a tool meets each criteria (easy to use, participation, broadly available, equitable, flexible, suitable for active learning activities)

Module 3: Course Authoring Fundamentals

• Name the characteristics of an effective question
• Evaluate a given question to determine whether it is effective
• Define each type of question (exploratory, clarification, extension, prediction, rationalization, relational, hypothetical, rhetorical, summary)
• Categorize a given question by type

• Given an example learning objective, identify which question type(s) would be appropriate

Module 4: Universal Design of Learning

• Define universal design
• Name the 8 steps of the process of universal design (identify the application, define the universe, involve consumers/learners, adopt guidelines or standards, apply guidelines or standards, plan for accommodations, train and support, evaluate)
• Name 7 principles of universal design (equitable use, flexibility in use, simple & intuitive, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physical effort, size and space for approach and use)
• Given an example tool design scenario, identify steps to take to ensure the tool effectively implements principles of universal design
• Given an example scenario & tool, identify existing features of that tool that successfully implement principles of universal design

• Given an example scenario & tool, make recommendations that could improve implementation of principles of universal design

Module 5: Course Project

At the end of the course, you’ll have an opportunity to build a project using an EdTech tool of your choosing. You’ll then evaluate your own project using the SALT rubric and principles of universal design. The project will be graded by the instructor and you will receive personalized feedback along with a sample solution.