Course Synopsis

This course examines how design and development of instruction are impacted by the use of the computer as delivery system. A primary focus is on effective learning design strategies for computer-mediated instruction. Learners will identify and apply effective design with emphasis on project management, planning, and implementation issues. Education or training materials will be developed using appropriate authoring tools as determined by the instructional context. Learners will design an original lesson or unit of instruction for Web-based delivery in her/his discipline (storyboard), and will design, implement, and evaluate an online lesson or unit with team members.

The instructional goals for this course are:

  1. Understand and demonstrate sound design processes for e-learning.
  2. Understand and implement instructional and learning theory relevant to creating effective e-learning.
  3. Design, develop, and evaluate an effective e-learning product.