Module 1 Learner Story and Course Outline Template
Module 1 Learner Story and Course Outline Template
Now it’s your turn! Design a learner story based on a needs analysis of your learners. Then use your
needs analysis and leaner story to design a course outline.
This task is optional and ungraded. Use the rubric on the Module 1, Task 10 page to self-assess your
work.
P A R T 1: D E S I GN Y OU R L E A R N E R S T OR Y
Use the information and examples from Module 1, Task 5, your own needs analysis, and information you
learned after speaking to other teachers or administrators, to design your learner story.
Instructions:
1. Write a 4-8 sentence description of your learners and the course you want to design. In the
description, include your administration's purpose for the course.
2. Write 4-8 sentences about two groups of typical learners who might be examples of the learner
experience. These could be actual students or students you imagine.
Learner Story:
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P A R T 2: D E S I GN Y OU R C O U R S E O U T L IN E
Use your needs analysis, your learner story, and the information and examples from Module 1, Tasks 6-
8a to design a course outline for your own online course.
Instructions:
1. Write your course description below. Introduce the overall topic for the entire course and
explain its purpose. Write 2-3 sentences.
Course Description:
2. Write 2-4 course objectives. State the specific skills that you want your students to develop.
Course Objectives:
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3. Write your course schedule. Include the timeframe, 2 modules, the module topics, the module
objectives and any assessment tasks. Include at least 1 objective and 1 assessment task for each
module. You can include more than 2 modules as needed for your context. You can also include
an assessment plan and the required materials for your course.
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4. Write your assessment plan below. Give a summary of how students will be assessed in the
course.
5. Write your required materials below. Include any material that is necessary for students to have
for the course.