Concept Taxonomy
This document defines the categorical taxonomy for organizing the 200 concepts in the Automating Instructional Design course learning graph.
Taxonomy Categories
| TaxonomyID | Category Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FOUND | Foundation Concepts | Core instructional design principles, prerequisites, and fundamental theories |
| BLOOM | Bloom's Taxonomy | Cognitive complexity levels and learning objective classification |
| VISUA | Visualization Types | Different paradigms for visual representation in MicroSims |
| LIBRA | Libraries & Tools | Specific JavaScript libraries and development tools |
| SPECI | Specification | Writing and documenting MicroSim requirements |
| COGNI | Cognitive Science | Memory, cognitive load, mental models, and misconceptions |
| AUDIE | Audience Adaptation | Designing for different age groups and contexts |
| EVALU | Evaluation & Testing | Quality assessment, rubrics, and user testing methods |
| ITERA | Iteration & Workflow | Design cycles, version control, and refinement processes |
| ACCES | Accessibility | Universal design, UDL principles, and inclusive design |
| DEPLO | Deployment | LMS integration, analytics, maintenance, and sharing |
| CAPST | Capstone | Portfolio projects and summative assessments |
Category Definitions
FOUND - Foundation Concepts
Core concepts that form the foundation of instructional design and educational technology. These are often prerequisites for more specialized topics.
Includes: Instructional Design, Learning Objective, Educational Technology, MicroSim, Interactive Simulation
BLOOM - Bloom's Taxonomy
Concepts related to the cognitive complexity framework, including the six taxonomy levels and their application to learning objective design.
Includes: Bloom's Taxonomy, Cognitive Complexity, Remember/Understand/Apply/Analyze/Evaluate/Create Levels, Action Verbs, Measurable Outcomes
VISUA - Visualization Types
Different paradigms for visual representation, including motion, networks, timelines, charts, maps, and diagrams.
Includes: Visualization Paradigm, Motion Simulation, Network Graph, Timeline Visualization, Chart Visualization, Map Visualization, Diagram Visualization, Venn Diagram
LIBRA - Libraries & Tools
Specific JavaScript libraries and tools used for MicroSim development.
Includes: p5.js Animation, vis-network Library, vis-timeline Library, Chart.js Library, Plotly Library, Leaflet Library, Mermaid Library, Claude Code Skills, MicroSim Generator
SPECI - Specification
Writing effective MicroSim specifications, documenting requirements, and preserving pedagogical intent.
Includes: Specification Document, Visual Description, Interaction Behavior, Success Criteria, Edge Case Definition, Specification Ambiguity, Intent Preservation
COGNI - Cognitive Science
Memory systems, cognitive load theory, mental models, and misconception handling.
Includes: Working Memory, Long-Term Memory, Cognitive Load Theory, Intrinsic/Extraneous/Germane Load, Mental Model, Misconception, Schema Formation
AUDIE - Audience Adaptation
Designing MicroSims for different developmental stages and learning contexts.
Includes: Cognitive Development, Piaget Stages, Vygotsky Theory, Early Childhood/Elementary/Middle School/High School/Undergraduate/Graduate/Corporate Training Design
EVALU - Evaluation & Testing
Quality assessment frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and user testing methodologies.
Includes: Technical Evaluation, Pedagogical Evaluation, UX Evaluation, Evaluation Rubric, Think-Aloud Protocol, A/B Testing, Learner Feedback
ITERA - Iteration & Workflow
The design-test-refine cycle, version control, and systematic improvement processes.
Includes: Design-Test-Refine Cycle, Iteration Management, Version Control, Change Prioritization, Prompt Engineering, Regeneration Decision
ACCES - Accessibility
Universal design principles and inclusive design practices.
Includes: Universal Design, UDL Principles, Screen Reader Support, Keyboard Navigation, Color Blindness Design, Reduced Motion, Multilingual Support
DEPLO - Deployment
Integration with learning management systems, analytics, and long-term maintenance.
Includes: LMS Integration, Intelligent Textbook, Learning Analytics, Interaction Tracking, Maintenance Planning, Library Organization, Content Sharing
CAPST - Capstone
Portfolio projects and summative assessment concepts.
Includes: Portfolio Project, Reflection Journal, Peer Feedback, Self-Evaluation
Distribution Goals
- Target: ~12-25 concepts per category
- No single category should exceed 30% of total concepts
- MISC category should be minimal (<2%)