Challenge 1: Integrate existing instructional materials into the design

Criteria for successful completion of this challenge: Criteria for successful completion of this challenge: Evidence of finding pre-existing instructional materials (lectures, readings, textbooks, multimedia components, Open Educational Resources, simulations, and other resources) and adding them into a design choice(s) or instructional plan to increase the learning value of the overall design. Reflection must address: How adding instructional materials into a design choice or instructional plan increased the value of the overall design (remember to discuss the permission aspects of the preexisting documents – did you obtain permission, copyright, reuse rights, etc.); how you selected the material; why the selected material is appropriate in your design; and/or discussing any evaluation criteria for selection of the materials.

Example: Proposal of adding instructional materials into a design, supplementing learning activities by including instructional materials, Digital Job Aid (EDCI 566, EDCI 568), Learning Design Activities (EDCI 575), Instructional Website Tech Integration (EDCI 560), Technology Integrated Project (EDCI 564), Final Project (EDCI 569 if taken in Spring 2021 or late), performance, workplace or educational reflection, review, or feedback of a project focusing on adding instructional materials.

Reflection

The competency I am addressing is “Integrate existing instructional materials into the design,” part of the Select or Modify Existing Instructional Materials sub-badge. The artifact I am submitting is my Food Photography Composition Basics course created in Articulate Rise for EDCI 569. In this course, I integrated two instructional materials: a downloadable Quick Reference Guide and an instructional video created in Canva. I also submitted a Course Permissions Documentation file to ensure proper attribution and licensing.

The integrated materials enhanced the course by reinforcing key concepts in multiple formats. The Canva video demonstrated the Rule of Thirds through visual overlays and narration, while the Quick Reference Guide offered a printable summary of composition techniques for real-world application. These resources were embedded within the course to support independent learning and content retention. Their integration helped provide performance support tools that extended learning beyond the core module.

Although I had created visual materials in previous projects, this was the first time I documented reuse permissions and formally integrated them into an eLearning platform. My background in visual design helped me adapt these materials for clarity and accessibility. This experience showed me how to balance creating original content with curating reusable resources that support learner needs and align with instructional goals.

This artifact works well for this challenge because the integrated materials added instructional value without overwhelming the learner. I learned how to evaluate, adapt, and ethically include third-party and self-created resources to enhance design quality. Going forward, I plan to expand my library of reusable content and build workflows that include permissions checks and integration planning from the start of the design process.

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