Introduction
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course overview
This course helps learners gain an in-depth understanding of evidence-based nutrition backed by Dr. John McDougall's years of research. Dr. McDougall is a physician, speaker, and best-selling author who teaches the importance of a whole-foods, starch-based diet.
Role
Learning Experience Designer (LxD)
Learners
Health Conscious Individuals interested in Dr. McDougall’s program.
Tools
Articulate Rise 360, Figma, Talent LMS
Disclaimer
This instructional material has been created solely for educational purposes to demonstrate my design capabilities. It is not affiliated with Dr. McDougall, and it is not intended for commercial sale or profit. Any use of this material is strictly for non-commercial educational purposes.
Problem
Some diets-plans take a weight-loss over wellness approach which leads dieters to develop an unhealthy relationship with food.
Anxious eating habits
Measurable goal
In this course, learners will gain knowledge and real world practice of the McDougall Program to lose weight and feel great.
Weight-loss and wellbeing
Research
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Persona
This course was specifically designed with one person in mind and therefore a full comprehensive interview was conducted. Through the use of discovery questions I was able to gauge the learner’s knowledge as well as identify various learning gaps.
Maria Cordova
Age: 30
Occupation: Student
Location: Anaheim
Summary
Maria has dieted in the past with some success, she fears that she could develop an unhealthy relationship with food. Maria is looking for a simple approach to dieting that she can work around her busy work and school schedule.
Frustrations
Goals
hobbies
Values
“I don’t have a problem with food. I think I’m pretty good actually, but I don’t want to develope one.”
Design
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Maping the learner’s journey
Knowledge gaps
learning objectives
measurable goal
To help as many people as possible to regain and keep their health through a whole foods plant based diet devoid of animals and their by products.
Action
The learner needs to comply with the dietary and lifestyle changes of the program to achieve the desired results.
activity
I have designed several scenario based learning activities that follow a narrative throughout the course. The activities use the Protege effect to help the learner apply the knowledge gained during the course. This ensures a constructivist learning approach where learners are constructing their own knowledge of the concepts. This method enriches the learner experience as storytelling produces a willing suspension of disbelief that allows for the learning experience to stick.
Information
Testing
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Measurement
Prior to the course I provided the learner with a brief course expectations survey. This survey served as means to spark the learner’s metacognition but also it provided metrics and feedback to improve the course design.
usabiity
I monitored the learner’s actions during a short unguided usability study where the learner walked me through of the course’s lessons.
Outcome
After a two week follow up the learner was still in compliance with the program.
feedback
Continuous feedback would be great to continue to see course effectiveness.
Conclusion
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Take aways
The corse was successful after the two weeks of followup. Further research and more testing will be needed in the future to determine the outcome and to see if the learner was able to meet the targeted goals. Overall, this was an insightful process.
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