Cassie McKenzie-Baeten Portfolio
Ed.D Coursework
This page lists the classes I have taken as part of my Doctor of Education program in Instructional Design and Performance Technology. I began taking classes in March 2020 and am now working on completing my dissertation.
Dissertation Development
These two hours of dissertation development provide candidates with opportunities to build on knowledge gained in Methods of Inquiry and Research and to focus on the writing of the dissertation, specifically chapter one and a mini-literature review.
Methods of Inquiry and Research
Presented in this course are basic research designs: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. The qualitative paradigm is presented as complementary to quantitative methods, rather than contradictory and competitive. Candidates begin developing ideas and researching topics for the dissertation.
Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting
This course explores the methods, designs and procedures used in assessing instruction, evaluating instructional design and training programs, and reporting of results. Candidates will explore evaluation models and theories, create a learner satisfaction survey, create criterion-referenced tests, create grading rubrics, and work with a data set to interpret data and make recommendations to improve a course or unit of training. In addition, candidates will explore the use of big data and analytics and use data analysis and visualization tools to report results.
Statistical Analysis
This course explores both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques and applies these new skills to organize research data and test simple hypotheses. Specific topics include central tendency and variability in data, making inferences to the population from sample data, statistical hypothesis testing making group comparisons, and examining associations between variables. Candidates will learn techniques for reporting statistical results and drawing conclusions based on data using the instruction on specific statistical procedures and the opportunity to perform the functions using SPSS. All computations are computer software-based with an emphasis on interpretation and application. This course will be practical in orientation.
Informal Learning Environments
This course examines informal learning environment design and assessment for training and development with practical lessons on realizing the potential of informal learning for organizations. Much of what individuals learn in life and at work is acquired informally and socially. Some of the most critical skills to workplace success— communication, collaboration, teamwork and technical skills—are cultivated through ongoing informal workplace learning. Candidates will design and develop informal learning solutions such as mentoring, coaching, peer reviews, job shadowing, social media, learning communities and performance support materials and systems.
Instructional Design & Performance Improvement
This course is designed to provide candidates with an overview of the field of instructional design and performance improvement/technology, related literature, issues that have affected it in the past and those trends and issues likely to affect it in the future. This course provides a sense of history and an explanation of how the components of the fields fit together. This introduction to the fields of instructional design and human performance improvement technology includes definitions, theories, histories, trends and issues, and career opportunities. Candidates will apply a framework for understanding human performance by working with scenarios and case studies to analyze performance problems, determine the level and type of intervention required, and make recommendations for a set of solutions that will achieve the desired outcome
Design Principles for IDT
This course presents candidates with an overview of design thinking, message design and user interface design as applied to instructional design and performance improvement. This course will address design-thinking skills and the application of a design-centered approach to develop innovative solutions, understand clients, create buy-in from colleagues and co-workers and create successful solutions. Message Design refers to the manipulation and planning of signs and symbols developed for the purpose of modifying cognitive, affective or psychomotor behavior. Candidates will apply perception theory, learning theory, communication theory, systems theory and visual literacy theory to the design and development of media.
Project Management
This course provides an overview and study of project management models and methodologies, including PMI, PMP, LEAN, Six Sigma and Agile (Scrum). This course addresses the elements that are essential to assuring the success of learning and performance projects including principles for managing relationships as well as project management tools and techniques. Students will study the principles of managing complex projects and teams to achieve results within project parameters in various organizational settings.
Instructional Models & Tools for Online Learning
This course provides an overview of online models of training/delivery and the tools used to support them. Developed for professionals involved in the design, development and management of e-learning projects and products, this course reviews the basic concepts of e-learning with a focus on adult learning, and introduces the various activities and roles involved in an e-learning project. The course also covers methodologies and tips for creating interactive content and for facilitating online learning, as well as some of the technologies used to create and deliver e-learning.
Systems and Process Mapping
This course is a study of systems and complexity theory, and how process mapping can assist organizations in becoming more efficient, assuring that all processes are aligned with the organization's values and capabilities. Process mapping depicts the detailed nature of processes and workflow in order to design improvements. Using the systems and process mapping approach, candidates will discover how processes interact in a system, locate process flaws that are creating systemic problems, evaluate which activities add value, identify processes that must be redesigned, construct and analyze process flow charts, create strategies to streamline and improve processes, and leverage technology to effectively automate and redesign processes
Leadership, Motivation, & Change Management
This course is a study of organizational leadership, motivation of learners/co-workers, and change management within an organization. Candidates will explore the major theories and perspectives concerning organization motivation, development and change, apply the theories and perspectives concerning managing change and organization development in the context of human service organizations, community settings and large and small systems, diagnose the need for organizational change and interventions, formulate the strategies and tactics for organizational change and intervention, understand why people resist change and the dynamics and issues in implementing and executing a change strategy and apply techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of change and organization.
Trends & Issues in IDPT
This course provides candidates with an overview of emerging national/international trends and issues in the fields of instructional design, training/development and performance improvement/technology. Presentations and discussions will be devoted to broadening an understanding of these fields as they relate to learning and performance in the workplace as well as in schools and other organizations.