Below is a module overview page template that you can use for your Canvas courses. With all page templates, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the individual design elements used in the template. For example, this template uses the following:

Feel free to be creative with how you use this template! For example, change the major project due box to a list of readings or swap the to-do list for a calendar.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADAPTING THIS TEMPLATE

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Toggle to the HTML Editor by clicking the </> icon in the bottom-right corner.
Paste using Ctrl+V (PC), Cmd+V (Mac), or right-click > Paste.
Toggle back to the Visual Editor by clicking the </> icon in the bottom-right corner.
Edit the content.
If you want to change the icons used with the headings, toggle back to the HTML Editor. Open the Find bar and search for <i class=. This will locate the Font Awesome icons, and you can replace these icons with your preferred icons.
That’s it! Feel free to experiment with the template and add other elements, such as buttons or images.

MODULE X: TOPIC

Module Overview

In this module we will explore Instructional Systems Design and learn how Needs Analysis identifies the core problem(s) to solve, target audience, current state, desired outcomes, and training recommendations. We will also begin to plan your final project.

Module Objectives

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Define Instruction Systems Design (ISD).
List the steps in the ISD process.
Identify the 4 components of the Needs Analysis process.

Major Project Due at End of Module

This would be a great place to put key information. For example, if a major project is due at the end of the module, you could put a reminder of the due date here. If you don’t need it, you can just delete it!

Review the Final Project

Watch the Module Video

A module overview video can help learners understand how the module fits into the overall arc of the course.

To-Do List

Read Chapter 1 in textbook - A Brief Overview of Instructional Systems Design.
Read Chapter 2 in textbook - Needs Analysis Theory. As you read, consider the context for your design project.
Watch pre-recorded lectures.
Participate in Needs Analysis Components Canvas discussion.
Review sample design project reports.
Post your ideas for a design project to the Project Topics Canvas discussion.
Complete your weekly reflection in Canvas (Assignment).