Microcredential Design

Welcome to the microcredential instructional design page.

Here you will find a suite of modules created in H5P that support the instructional design of microcedentials, including:

Principles of instructional design consider how educational tools should be designed, created and delivered to any learning group. These modules will support the development high-quality microcredential courses that address the objectives of both student and educator. The content is primarily based on the backward design framework, which focuses on the process of learning, encouraging the instructor to think intentionally about how activities and assessment will ensure that the course goals and learning objectives are met.

Launching a Microcredential Design Process

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Identifying, Articulating, and Organizing Competencies for Microcredentials


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Demonstrating Competencies


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Engaging Students in Microcredential Experiences


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