In this graduate-level course, students will learn how to design explorable explanations (and more broadly interactive simulations) for learning. We will apply concepts from instructional design, constructionist learning theory, and information visualization to design engaging explorable explanations. Students will follow the human-centered design process to iteratively build working prototypes of explorables. Students will also develop the skills necessary to offer design feedback, and critique and evaluate explorable explanations.
3-4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)
In this graduate-level course, students will learn how to design explorable explanations (and more broadly interactive simulations) for learning. We will apply concepts from instructional design, constructionist learning theory, and information visualization to design engaging explorable explanations. Students will follow the human-centered design process to iteratively build working prototypes of explorables. Students will also develop the skills necessary to offer design feedback, and critique and evaluate explorable explanations.