Instructional designers and academic program coordinators
Planning a summer faculty development program focused on instructional design.
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About
The COAS Summer Program mind map template is designed for faculty and instructional designers to plan and present a well-designed course. It covers 5 core objectives—Instructional Design basics, evaluation methods, interactive tools, CourseDen proficiency, and community skills—across 46 nodes. Key branches include 'Backward Design', 'ADDIE', and 'Formative and Summative' evaluation. This template serves as a structured cheat sheet for developing course organization, planning interactions, and integrating technology. It is ideal for summer program coordinators seeking a comprehensive planning framework.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Faculty members and course developers
Designing a new online course and needing to map out objectives, tools, and evaluation methods.
Department chairs and assessment coordinators
Preparing for an accreditation review that requires documented course evaluation frameworks.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Core Objectives
Open the template in Xmind to explore the five core objectives and expand the branches to understand the structured course framework.
Step 2
Customize Content and Map Structure
Replace the placeholder text with your specific course details and add new nodes to tailor the Backward Design or ADDIE branches to your needs.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Plan
Complete your instructional design layout and export the mind map as a PDF or image to present your well-designed course to stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 5 objectives covering instructional design, evaluation methods, interactive tools, CourseDen proficiency, and community skills, with specific topics like Backward Design, ADDIE, and formative assessments.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore each objective branch. Customize nodes like 'Learning Modules' and 'Assessments' to align with your course goals and timeline.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or rearrange nodes. Export as PDF or image for printing.
The ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) is referenced under Objective 2 as a framework for course evaluation methods.
Absolutely. The 'CourseDen' branch covers tools like 'Discussions' and 'Wimba Tools'. You can rename or add nodes specific to your LMS.
External forces include 'SACS' (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), 'BOR' (Board of Regents), and 'Soc/CRIM' (Sociology/Criminal Justice) accreditation requirements.
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