Sade Ekulona
Learning Experience Designer
AECT Matrix
My master’s program in Instructional Technology is an applied, professional program focused on real-world learning design and development. Below are examples of projects I created during the program, each aligned with the AECT standards.
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You can view the full list of AECT standards at https://www.aect.org/home. ​
1a: Creating
Candidates demonstrate the ability to create instructional materials and learning environments using a variety of systems approaches.
Standard 1
(Content Knowledge):
Candidates demonstrate the knowledge necessary to create, use, assess, and manage theoretical and practical applications of educational technologies and processes.
Standard 2
(Content Pedagogy):
Candidates develop as reflective practitioners able to demonstrate effective implementation of educational technologies and processes based on contemporary content and pedagogy.
1c: Assessing/Evaluating
Candidates demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate the effective integration of appropriate technologies and instructional materials.
1d: Managing
Candidates demonstrate the ability to effectively manage people, processes, physical infrastructures, and financial resources to achieve predetermined goals.
2c Assessing/Evaluating
Candidates demonstrate an inquiry process that assesses the adequacy of learning and evaluates the instruction and implementation of educational technologies and processes grounded in reflective practice.
2a Creating
Candidates apply content pedagogy to create appropriate applications of processes and technologies to improve learning and performance outcomes.
2b Using
Candidates implement appropriate educational technologies and processes based on appropriate content pedagogy
Standard 3
(Learning Environments):
Candidates facilitate learning by creating, using, valuating, and managing effective learning environments.
3b Using
Candidates make professionally sound decisions in selecting appropriate processes and resources to provide optimal conditions for learning based on principles, theories, and effective practices.
Standard 4
(Professional Knowledge
and Skills):
Candidates design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-rich learning environments within a supportive community of practice.
Standard 5 (Research):
Candidates explore, evaluate, synthesize, and apply methods of inquiry to enhance learning and improve performance.
4a Collaborative Practice
Candidates collaborate with their peers and subject matter experts to analyze learners, develop and design instruction, and evaluate its impact on learners.
4b Leadership
Candidates lead their peers in designing and implementing technology-supported learning.
5a Theoretical Foundations
Candidates demonstrate foundational knowledge of the contribution of research to the past and current theory of educational communications and technology.
3a Creating
Candidates create instructional design products based on learning principles and research-based best practices.
3c Assessing/Evaluating
Candidates use multiple assessment strategies to collect data for informing decisions to improve instructional practice, learner outcomes, and the learning environment.
4d Assessing/Evaluating
Candidates design and implement assessment and evaluation plans that align with learning goals and instructional activities.
5b Method
Candidates apply research methodologies to solve problems and enhance practice.
5c Assessing/Evaluating
Candidates apply formal inquiry strategies in assessing and evaluating processes and resources for learning and performance