Instructional Design for ELearning

Description

In this course, you will :

• 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 tool appropriate for your needs
• 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