
AUTODESK REVIT:
BUILDING DESIGN ESSENTIALS
The digital asynchronous course will focus on teaching adult learners the fundamental skills of Autodesk Revit. Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; used by architects, engineers, and construction professionals to design, model, and manage building projects.
Format
The course utilizes the following are the main formats for providing instruction:
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instructional videos,
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infographics
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step-by-step guides
Below you will find 3 sample videos for reference.
software
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CANVAS learning management system was used to create overall course structure
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Camtasia and Autodesk Revit used for the instructional videos
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Adobe Illustrator was used to create the infographics and the step-by-step guides.

Given the time commitments, and the different levels of mastery, breaking content into modules and further into smaller tasks has the greater potential to facilitate completion and learner success.
Between professional and personal obligations both personas would benefit from a course structure with flexibility in engaging with the course material so they can adapt the time spent on the course in response to other demands on their time.
To meet students' needs and effectively convey the material, utilize instructional videos, infographics, and step-by-step guides. These resources should offer comprehensive details, quick references, and the flexibility to revisit the material, as necessary, when working on course assignments.
Utilize case studies and assessment activities with practical, real-world scenarios, addressing the needs for a strong portfolio, and bridging education with professional practice.
Learners will need to access course material on computers and multiple mobile devices; to simultaneously reference while completing course tasks in the program.
design considerations
Identifying design considerations from learner personas allows for the creation of the content tailored to the audience's specific needs, preferences, and learning styles. Understanding learners' backgrounds, skills, and motivations, facilitates the crafting of engaging and effective materials that enhance learning outcomes, increase engagement, and ensure accessibility. This personalized approach helps learners stay motivated and ensures that the content is relevant, clear, and applicable to their unique situations.
LEARNER PERSONAS
The personas provided reflect the diverse range of students I engaged with over my 14 years in higher education; as a student and instructor in a School of Architecture. This program included students of varying ages, work experiences, and technical skills. By identifying these personas, courses can better address methods to enhance engagement, actively tackling potential barriers and considering student preferences.
Students enter with a small range of knowledge, from no knowledge to beginner-level skills. The target of the course is to transition from lower-order thinking to higher-order thinking skills. The final level of learning to be achieved is creation, in Bloom’s Taxonomy (McDaniel, 2010). Students are tasked with memorizing the locations of key functions, understanding what each function can achieve, applying knowledge to replicate provided outcomes, analyzing what methods would be appropriate to achieve desired tasks, evaluating which methods are the most efficient, and finally creating original works in the software.
LEARNing
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LEARNing outcomes
Identify the basic elements of the Revit Interface
This outcome is key for the most basic awareness using the Revit software. It is the foundation of gaining proficiency in the program, facilitating efficiency and productivity, and a starting base for advanced learning.
Summarize the steps needed to create a Revit Project
This outcome is an indicator for understanding how to utilize the software for planning and scoping, and the base for practicing a streamlined workflow. Documenting a process can also serve to identify and refine methods used.
This outcome is the measure of core competency in the software. It demonstrates an ability to apply knowledge from the prior outcomes along with gaining the ability to use the software at its base functionality.
Utilize Revit tools to build and modify building elements
This outcome ensures learners independently ensure design integrity through critical thinking and analysis for conflict resolution. This increases accuracy and precision, facilitates collaboration , and enhances efficiency.
Analyze the model to identify and resolve design conflicts
This outcome is about quality assurance, risk mitigation, and project optimization. The learner must evaluate the state of the project in the software and then utilize the prior outcomes’ knowledge to problem-solve.
Assess the efficiency and accuracy of the project model
This outcome demonstrates a holistic understanding of the program and a demonstration of a comprehensive skillet that prepares for Real-world applications of the software and the final level of program mastery.
Design a comprehensive project, incorporating provided and custom elements, project visualization and project documentation

Each outcome clearly states what activity/skill is being focused on evaluating learner success in the course.
SPECIFIC
Each outcome can be evaluated in terms of able to or unable to. While creativity is important in the design field, evaluation of success is based on a tangible and clearly defined skill and not an interpretation or based on evaluator preference/perspective.
MEASURABLE
Each outcome is based on specific skills introduced in the module. Chunking the skills and progressively increasing difficulty mitigates the chances that students will be overwhelmed and provides the opportunity to gain confidence as they progress given, that they have some foundation to build on for progressively more complex tasks.
ACHIEVABLE
Each outcome is based on specific skills needed for program mastery. The initial module introduces the relevance of the material to be covered. The students can comprehend the scope of mastery targeted to facilitate investment in the learning experience by reviewing the learning outcomes.
RELEVANT
Each outcome is targeted directly in the modules and connected to real-world exercises/activities to practice and engage the material. Students get prompt feedback on skills and connections to professional practice as they execute each exercise/activity.
TIMELY
The SMART benchmark structure in learning design involves setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This approach ensures that learning objectives are clearly defined, quantifiable, realistic, aligned with broader educational goals, and have a set timeframe for completion(U.C.O.P. 2016). Each tab shows how each criterion was considered within the design of the learning outcomes.
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS

LEARNing FLOW
The primary learning flow model utilized will be linear. Modules are organized to build upon previous skills. Within each module in the linear flow, core and spoke will be used as the secondary learning flow. Students will have opportunities to explore different spokes flexibly, giving learners autonomy with each module.
The process for determining the content and organization of the content for the semester began with listing the major skills to be covered. Once the list of major skills was made, the next step was to group those skills into modules, ensuring that all topics in a group first spoke to each other and ensuring no group was overwhelmingly large. By keeping modules chunked, learners are introduced to smaller chunks of information and work with directly connected information. This approach helps prevent cognitive overload and allows students to build their knowledge gradually.
It is important to plan consistency with each section to introduce materials through lessons and knowledge checkpoints in reviews, assessments, and additional resources for independent exploration. Consistency in the course structure helps students know what to expect and how to navigate the course. For example, each module could start with an overview, followed by instructional videos, hands-on practice exercises, and assessments to check understanding. Additional resources, such as readings or tutorials, can be provided for students who want to explore topics further. This consistent structure ensures that all students, regardless of their background or learning style, can follow the course and achieve the learning outcomes.
In conclusion, creating a learning experience plan for a Revit course in a higher education setting involves understanding student personas, enhancing engagement through accessibility and personalization, and developing structured learning outcomes using the SMART framework. The process of content organization, chunking, and ensuring consistency further supports effective learning. Reflecting on these elements highlights the importance of a comprehensive and flexible approach to instructional design that addresses the diverse needs of learners and promotes successful educational outcomes.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE PLAN
CONSISTENT
COMPREHENSIVE
LEARNER-CENTERED
LEARNING EXPERIENCE PLAN
CONSISTENT
COMPREHENSIVE
LEARNER-CENTERED
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
WIREFRAMES

The goal of the wireframing process was to decide the sequence of topics, the division of content into manageable segments, and the placement of visual elements. Autodesk Revit is a complex software that requires a structured approach to teaching its functionalities. The wireframe process assisted in breaking down the course into digestible parts. This approach also facilitates students in referencing the correct video later in the course if they need to refresh themselves on a specific sequence of steps or tools.
The wireframes provided a quick one-page outline before the storyboarding process. This step was crucial for establishing the foundation of the videos, ensuring that each segment had a clear purpose and logical flow. It also helped identify potential gaps or overlaps in the content, allowing for adjustments before moving to the more detailed storyboarding phase.
STORYBOARDS
The CANVAS platform has detailed analytics and reporting tools that help instructors track student progress, identify areas where students may be struggling, and adjust instruction.
LMS Administrator will be assigned to monitor and track essential data. Course instructor and program coordinator or department chair should be briefed on findings periodically.
The collected data assists course instructors and instructional designers by informing learner personas and keeping design considerations relevant and timely. It is key for patterns to be identified versus outlier information. Which will require multiple rollouts and evaluation cycles.
Once patterns of preferences, experiences, and behaviors have been established course instructors and instructional designers must reevaluate the effectiveness of the course creation approach and refine the design and structure responsively.
VIDEO 1 STORYBOARD
VIDEO 2 STORYBOARD
VIDEO 3 STORYBOARD
In the storyboarding phase, I focused on creating detailed captures for each scene in the videos. This included depicting the user interface of Revit, highlighting specific tools or features, and illustrating step-by-step processes. The storyboards served as a visual script, guiding the production on what should be captured and how it should be presented. To ensure clarity and engagement, I paid special attention to visual consistency and pacing of the videos. Each storyboard included annotations on timing, voiceover scripts, and visual cues to aid understanding. For instance, when explaining how to create a floor plan in Revit, the storyboard highlighted the menu paths, tool selections, and resulting actions on the screen. The high level of detail is essential for producing informative and easy-to-follow videos. Additionally, I refined the storyboards to ensure they were visually appealing and aligned with the educational goals of the course.
LAUNCH PLAN
EVALUATION

ACCESSIBILITY
UXDL HONEYCOMB
The course content is relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios. Case Studies, homework assignments and final project all are based on real-world projects. Step Replicating tasks and exercise files helps learners achieve the overall goal of program mastery.
The course interface is intuitive, easy to navigate, and simple to understand. Modules include clear instructions and logical organization.
The course materials include multiple formats, interactive and hands-on activities, and complex and creative challenges to engage and generate interest for learners.
The course structure is clearly and logically organized. A navigation menu is provided as well as module navigation and each course material is visually organized through multiple forms of hierarchy.
The course design considers how to facilitate content access to all individuals regardless of their differing abilities and preferences. This involves following accessibility guidelines and ensuring that all materials are usable by everyone.
The learning content is informed by subject matter experts and/or curated from credible and professional resources.
The course provides value not only from aligning with the overall objectives of the educational program and helps provide the necessary training for professional practice.










UDL
GUIDELINES
The UDL Guidelines serve as a resource for implementing Universal Design for Learning, a framework designed to enhance and optimize education for all individuals by leveraging scientific insights into the learning process (CAST, 2018). The course will use the UDL as a measure of how the design engages, represents , and provides opportunities for action and expression (CAST, 2018). The following pages outline how UDL guidelines are being addressed.
ANALYTICS

analytics
of learning
The purpose of analytics for course design is to gather and analyze data on learner behavior and engagement, enabling instructors/stakeholders to make informed decisions to enhance the educational experience. By tracking metrics such as completion rates, assessment scores, and interaction patterns, analytics can identify areas where students struggle or excel. This data-driven approach helps refine course content, structure, and delivery methods, ultimately leading to more effective, personalized, and engaging learning experiences (Society for Learning Analytics Research, 2024). The following pages outline the analytics approach of the course.
The CANVAS platform has detailed analytics and reporting tools that help instructors track student progress, identify areas where students may be struggling, and adjust instruction.
LMS Administrator will be assigned to monitor and track essential data. Course instructor and program coordinator or department chair should be briefed on findings periodically.
The collected data assists course instructors and instructional designers by informing learner personas and keeping design considerations relevant and timely. It is key for patterns to be identified versus outlier information. Which will require multiple rollouts and evaluation cycles.
Once patterns of preferences, experiences, and behaviors have been established course instructors and instructional designers must reevaluate the effectiveness of the course creation approach and refine the design and structure responsively.
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