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Learning objectives

Define the terms instructional design, elearning, and blended learning
Describe the difference between computer-based training and web-based training
Identify and describe advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous elearning
Determine whether elearning is the appropriate solution for your needs
Select the most appropriate isd model for your course
Apply the principles of behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism to your course design
Apply the concept of andragogy and malcolm knowles’s six principles of adult learning to your course design
Analyze learning styles and apply suitable presentation methods and techniques that address multiple learning styles
Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Apply john keller’s arcs model of motivational design to your elearning course
Determine the role long-term memory, short term memory, and working memory play in learning
Discover ways to avoid cognitive load in your course design
Use ruth clark’s six principles of effective elearning courses to create elearning experiences
Conduct audience analysis, performance gap analysis, and task analysis
Utilize appropriate data collection methods and techniques to conduct needs analysis for your elearning courses
Write terminal and enabling learning objectives using the a-b-c-d format
Apply bloom’s taxonomy and three learning domains when writing your learning objectives
Use robert gagné’s nine events of instruction to design effective learning experiences
Select appropriate presentation methods and techniques that adhere to the nine events of instruction
Create a design document with appropriate sections and information in each section
Design and develop storyboards and prototypes for your course
Script your elearning courses using plain language principles and style guides
Conduct alpha, beta, and pilot testing to confirm functionality of your course
Develop error log for piloting courses
Differentiate between the learning management system (lms) and content management system (cms)
Use guidelines for creating scorm-compliant content
Use reusable learning objects (rlos) to develop courses in the cheapest and fastest way possible
Design section 508 compliant training materials

Apply kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation to elearning courses
Describe the relationship between needs analysis and kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation
Use the roi model to compare the monetary program benefits with the program costs
Develop different types of valid and reliable assessment items
Provide intrinsic and extrinsic feedback to learners
Differentiate between the four levels of interactivity and select the most appropriate level for your course
Choose linear or non-linear navigation and layout for your course
Select the appropriate type of game using appropriate gamification elements
Design the learning game that helps learners understand and retain the content
Select elearning authoring tool appropriate for your needs
Develop courses in articulate storyline, articulate rise, and captivate
Describe the three types of videos in elearning
Select your talent
Self-produce your elearning videos
Design and develop screencasts for your technical training courses
Record audio narration
Design effective graphics for your courses using ruth clark’s visual design model
Identify roles and responsibilities of subject matter experts (smes) in course design
Collaborate with smes to collect content and select appropriate information for the course
Manage elearning courses using the ipecc model and project management tools
Design effective job aids and electronic performance support systems (epss)
Incorporate social networking tools in elearning courses
Create podcasts and vodcasts for elearning
Design courses and supplemental materials for social and mobile learning
Use agile methods and techniques to design elearning experiences
Identify situations when performance improvement interventions are needed
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Define the terms instructional design, elearning, and blended learning
Describe the difference between computer-based training and web-based training
Identify and describe advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous elearning
Determine whether elearning is the appropriate solution for your needs
Select the most appropriate isd model for your course
Apply the principles of behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism to your course design
Apply the concept of andragogy and malcolm knowles’s six principles of adult learning to your course design
Analyze learning styles and apply suitable presentation methods and techniques that address multiple learning styles
Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Apply john keller’s arcs model of motivational design to your elearning course
Determine the role long-term memory, short term memory, and working memory play in learning
Discover ways to avoid cognitive load in your course design
Use ruth clark’s six principles of effective elearning courses to create elearning experiences
Conduct audience analysis, performance gap analysis, and task analysis
Utilize appropriate data collection methods and techniques to conduct needs analysis for your elearning courses
Write terminal and enabling learning objectives using the a-b-c-d format
Apply bloom’s taxonomy and three learning domains when writing your learning objectives
Use robert gagné’s nine events of instruction to design effective learning experiences
Select appropriate presentation methods and techniques that adhere to the nine events of instruction
Create a design document with appropriate sections and information in each section
Design and develop storyboards and prototypes for your course
Script your elearning courses using plain language principles and style guides
Conduct alpha, beta, and pilot testing to confirm functionality of your course
Develop error log for piloting courses
Differentiate between the learning management system (lms) and content management system (cms)
Use guidelines for creating scorm-compliant content
Use reusable learning objects (rlos) to develop courses in the cheapest and fastest way possible
Design section 508 compliant training materials
Apply kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation to elearning courses
Describe the relationship between needs analysis and kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation
Use the roi model to compare the monetary program benefits with the program costs
Develop different types of valid and reliable assessment items
Provide intrinsic and extrinsic feedback to learners
Differentiate between the four levels of interactivity and select the most appropriate level for your course
Choose linear or non-linear navigation and layout for your course
Select the appropriate type of game using appropriate gamification elements
Design the learning game that helps learners understand and retain the content
Select elearning authoring tool appropriate for your needs
Develop courses in articulate storyline, articulate rise, and captivate
Describe the three types of videos in elearning
Select your talent
Self-produce your elearning videos
Design and develop screencasts for your technical training courses
Record audio narration
Design effective graphics for your courses using ruth clark’s visual design model
Identify roles and responsibilities of subject matter experts (smes) in course design
Collaborate with smes to collect content and select appropriate information for the course
Manage elearning courses using the ipecc model and project management tools
Design effective job aids and electronic performance support systems (epss)
Incorporate social networking tools in elearning courses
Create podcasts and vodcasts for elearning
Design courses and supplemental materials for social and mobile learning
Use agile methods and techniques to design elearning experiences
Identify situations when performance improvement interventions are needed
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Show less

Syllabus

Instructional Design Basics

This lecture will provide a brief overview of the Instructional Design for ELearning course.

In this lecture, you will learn about instructional systems design, eLearning, and blended learning. You will also learn about advantages and disadvantages of eLearning as well as some of the situations when eLearning is an appropriate solution.

This quiz will cover Lecture 2 of the course - Instructional Design and eLearning.

In this lecture, you will learn about some of the most popular instructional design models, theories, and techniques including ADDIE, Seels and Glasgow ISD model, Dick and Carey Systems Approach model, Rapid ISD model, and the SAM model.

This quiz covers the most popular instructional design models used by modern course designers to create effective training materials.

In this lecture, you will learn about the main principles of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. You will also learn about the concept of andragogy and the six principles of adult learning.

This quiz will focus on learning theories and how they guide curriculum development.

In this lecture, you will learn about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and its influences on training courses. You will also learn about the WIIFM principle as well as John Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivational Design. In addition, you will learn how to apply these models and principles to your course design.

This quiz covers the role of motivation in training development.

In this lecture, you will learn about the role memory plays in learning as well as about long-term, short-term, and working memory. The lecture will cover George Miller’s magical number and how it relates to learning design, and finally, you will learn about the Cognitive load theory and things you can do to avoid Cognitive load in your course design.

This quiz covers how memory influences learning.

Designing Instructionally Sound ELearning Courses

This lecture will provide an overview of Section 2.

In this lecture, you will learn, the importance of analysis in instructional design. You will also learn about the audience analysis, performance gap analysis, and task analysis. In addition, different data collection methods and techniques will be covered in this lesson. At the end, we will go over the steps for conducting needs analysis to help you put everything in perspective.

Needs Analysis and Data Collection Methods

In this lecture, you will learn about the role of learning objectives in course design and the A-B-C-D format of learning objectives. You will learn how to create SMART terminal and enabling objectives. In addition, the lecture will cover Bloom’s Taxonomy and learning domains and the five stages of understanding. The lecture will also cover the new approach to writing learning objectives.

This quiz covers writing learning objectives for training courses.

In this lecture, you will learn about Robert Gagné and his levels of learning. You will also learn about the Nine Events of Instruction and some of the presentation methods that can be used for each event.

This quiz covers ways to design effective learning experiences.

In this lecture, you will learn about creating a Design Document, specifically, the role of the design document, sections of the design document, and information that needs to be included in each section.

This quiz covers creating an effective Design Document.

In this lecture, you will learn about the origin of storyboarding and storyboarding components. You will also learn how to storyboard and prototype as well as the difference between storyboarding and prototyping.

This quiz covers storyboarding and prototyping as it relates to eLearning and instructional design.

In this lecture, you will learn the basics of scriptwriting. You will also learn some of the plain language principles. In addition, you will learn about the Style Guide and how to create one for your eLearning needs.

This quiz covers scripting your eLearning courses.

In this lecture, you will learn about alpha, beta, and pilot testing your eLearning courses. You will also learn how to create a sample error log template and a checklist you can use for identifying errors.

This quiz covers quality assurance in eLearning.

In this lecture, you will learn how to implement your course. You will learn about both Learning Management System (LMS) and Content Management System (CMS). You will also learn about the guidelines for creating SCORM-compliant content and Reusable Learning Objects. In addition, Section 508 will be covered in this lecture.

This quiz covers implementation of eLearning courses.

In this lecture, you will learn about formative and summative evaluation, Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation, Application of Kirkpatrick’s model to eLearning courses, and the relationship between Needs Analysis and Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation. You will also learn about Level 5 evaluation: ROI model.

This quiz covers the 4 Levels of Evaluations.

In this lecture, you will learn about the reasons for including assessments in eLearning courses and about validity and reliability of assessment items. You will also learn about the different types of assessment items and will practice writing effective assessment items. Lastly, in this lecture, you will learn about scoring assessments and providing corrective intrinsic and extrinsic feedback to your learners.

This quiz covers writing effective assessments.

Interactive ELearning

This lecture will provide an overview of Section 3.

In this lecture, you will learn about interactivity in eLearning. Specifically, you will learn about the different types of eLearning interactions, the four levels of interactivity and which level of interactivity you should select for your courses. You will also learn about linear and non-linear navigation.

This quiz covers developing interactive eLearning courses and training materials.

In this lecture, you will learn about the difference between games and simulations, types of learning games, and elements and structure of learning games. In addition, you will learn about creating a story for the learning game, games as assessments, and storytelling and scenario-based learning. Virtual world and avatars will also be covered in this lecture. Lastly, you will learn how to choose the right game for your eLearning course.

This quiz covers designing instructional games and simulations.

In this lecture, you will learn about Adobe eLearning Suite authoring tools, Rapid eLearning tools, screencasting, screenshot capturing, and interactivity development tools.You will also learn how to choose the right tool for your specific needs.

This quiz covers eLearning authoring tools.

In this lecture, you will learn about the three types of videos in eLearning. You will also talk about selecting your talent. At the end, you'll learn how to create effective screencasts in eLearning.

This quiz covers video in eLearning.

In this lecture, you will learn about the role of audio in eLearning. You will also learn how to record audio narration, and what equipment you will need for your audio recording. Additionally, quality of audio and voice-over narration will be covered in this lecture.

This quiz covers audio in eLearning.

In this lecture, you will learn about the benefits of adding graphics to eLearning courses. Additionally, you will learn about the types of visuals you can use in your courses, the seven types of graphics for eLearning, and also about the color theory and typography basics. Furthermore, you will be introduced to Ruth Clark’s visual design model and will learn about the common types of image files.

This quiz covers graphics in ELearning.

Advancing Your Instructional Design Skills

This lecture will provide an overview of Section 4.

In this lecture, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of SMEs in course design. You will learn how to select information for the course and some of the ways to repurpose classroom materials. In addition, you will learn how to collect required content from SMEs and ways to communicate with them.

This quiz covers working with SMEs.

This lecture will cover the role of Instructional Designers as Project Managers, IPECC model for Project Management and some of the most common Project Management tools. You will also be introduced to the Agile Methodology.

This quiz covers different phases of eLearning project management.

In this lecture, you will learn about the role of job aids in eLearning courses and some of the reasons why you might include job aids in your lessons. You will also learn about the different types of job aids and the appropriate use of each type. At the end, you will be introduced to the Electronic Performance Support System, EPSS.

This quiz covers eLearning job aids.

Web2.0, social and mobile learning will be covered in this lecture.

This quiz covers Web 2.0 and mobile learning solutions.

In this lecture, you will learn about agile eLearning management and development.

This quiz covers agile ELearning design.

In this lecture, you will learn about various performance improvement interventions.

This quiz covers various performance improvement interventions.

This lecture will summarize all four sections/courses. You will also learn about the different presentation methods that you can use in your eLearning courses.

This BONUS lecture contains an eBook titled Becoming Instructional Designer- What does it take? This eBook covers how to become an instructional designer and walks you through portfolio development.

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Instructional Design for ELearning with these activities:

Review Learning Theories

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Solidify your understanding of foundational learning theories to better apply them in eLearning design.

Browse courses on Behaviorism

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Read summaries of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism.
Compare and contrast these theories.
Reflect on how these theories apply to eLearning design.

Review 'Instructional Design: The ADDIE Approach'

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Deepen your understanding of the ADDIE model and its application in eLearning design.

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Read the book's chapters on each phase of the ADDIE model.
Identify the key activities in each phase.
Reflect on how you can apply the ADDIE model to your projects.

Review 'e-Learning and the Science of Instruction'

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Gain insights into evidence-based strategies for designing instructionally sound eLearning courses.

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Read the book's key chapters on multimedia learning principles.
Summarize the main points of each chapter.
Apply these principles to your own eLearning design projects.

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Peer Review of eLearning Design Documents

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Participate in a peer review session to provide and receive feedback on eLearning design documents.

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Share your design document with a peer.
Review your peer's design document.
Provide constructive feedback.
Discuss the feedback and identify areas for improvement.

Create a Blog Post on eLearning Trends

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Research and write a blog post summarizing current trends in eLearning, such as AI, personalization, and gamification.

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Research current trends in eLearning.
Outline the key points of your blog post.
Write the blog post, including examples and insights.
Edit and publish the blog post.

Design a Microlearning Module

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Apply your knowledge by designing a short, focused microlearning module on a topic related to instructional design.

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Choose a specific learning objective.
Create a storyboard for the module.
Develop the module using an authoring tool.
Gather feedback and revise the module.

Develop an eLearning Storyboard Template

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Create a reusable storyboard template that incorporates best practices for eLearning design.

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Research best practices for eLearning storyboarding.
Design the template with clear sections for content, visuals, and audio.
Test the template with a sample eLearning module.
Refine the template based on feedback.

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