INSTRTCH X004 - Immersive Digital Educational Escape Rooms: Part 2 - The Design Process
This second course in the two-part series on Immersive Digital Educational Escape Rooms (IDEERs) provides a comprehensive, step-by-step framework for designing IDEERs that align with course goals and learning outcomes. While the first course in the series outlined key contextual information and pedagogical foundations of IDEER activity design—focusing on the “what” and “why”—this course addresses the practical aspects of “how” to create effective IDEER activities. Participants will learn to identify essential components that support instructional goals, evaluate multiple digital puzzle formats, tools, and templates, and convert traditional quiz questions into authentic clues that promote critical thinking. Furthermore, participants will develop a comprehensive design plan for their own unique IDEER and acquire a set of best practices to ensure the activity is accessible to all learners. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to implement impactful and interactive educational experiences that promote scaffolded learning and sustained engagement beyond a single, isolated activity.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
Learners can expect to spend about 10 hours completing course content.
Course Completion Requirements
Completion of all course modules and activities. It is highly recommended that learners complete Part 1 of the series before enrolling.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Access to Canvas for Continuing Education
- Ability to view multimedia content and complete interactive activities
What You’ll Learn
- Develop a storyboard that outlines the key structural components of an IDEER activity, ensuring alignment with learning objectives
- Create digitally accessible puzzles and clues that effectively measure student learning
- Construct a complete IDEER activity that includes intentional puzzles, clues, locks, and engagement strategies
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from The Ohio State University
Additional Information
It is highly recommended that learners complete the first course in this series: Immersive Digital Educational Escape Rooms: Part 1 - An Introduction before taking this course, as the content of this course builds on concepts introduced in the first course.
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For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact Jessica Henderson