The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT)
Using Modular Design
Modular design is based on the creation of “units” which focus on a central, related core of concepts or topics. The modular design also incorporates all of the resources necessary for students to successfully achieve its associated learning objectives. This includes:
- The module learning objectives
- All content (text-based, audio, video, etc.)
- All assessments
- All assignments
- All discussions, bogs, wikis, etc.
- Any special instructions for projects and assignment
- Any module supporting materials
Students should not be forced to leave a learning module to complete any specific segment of the course. Consistency between courses is essential. All module related materials should be located in the module, named appropriately, in a meaningful sequence. This will reduce student confusion, keep the course design consistent with other MSU courses, and simplify course navigation.
