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EDUC 763
Instructional Design for E-Learning

Online Course 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructors: Dr. Susan Manning and Kevin Johnson
Tuition and Registration

Dates

September 27 - November 19, 2010

Description

Learn how to create online courses that work efficiently. By understanding how people learn and how to design the experience conceptually and aesthetically, you can shape an effective and engaging learning experience. The course also addresses hybrid learning environments, synchronous and asynchronous concerns, the use of a variety of media such as video and audio along with accessibility concerns, and effective evaluation of online course design.

This is one of the required courses for individuals pursuing the Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching and is also open as an individual course to students seeking professional development.

Textbook

Readings Reading materials will be included as e-reserves accessible via the course website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyze and evaluate exemplary models of course design (hybrid and fully online) using case studies and actual courses.  (WI DPI 1) (ISTE NETS-T I)
  1. Demonstrate skills as the architect of e-learning experiences and establish strategies for building a design team.  (WI DPI 9) (ISTE NETS-T V)
  1. Understand how online students differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
    (WI DPI 3) (ISTE NETS-T VI)
  1. Apply instructional design theory and research, universal design, usability concepts, and analyze learning styles in the development of e-learning activities.
    (WI DPI 3, 4) (ISTE NETS-T II, III, VI)
  1. Integrate multimedia, learning objects, social networking concepts, and synchronous technologies in the design of course content and activities.
    (WI DPI  1) (ISTE NETS-T II)
  1. Design an e-learning unit/module based on quality online course design principles using a learning management system.
    (WI DPI 4, 7) (ISTE NETS-T II, II)

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure
(WI DPI) 1, 3, 4, 9

International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, NETS-T
(ISTE NETS-T) II and III

No travel to campus required

Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions.

What Our Students Say...

“Instructional Design for Online Learning is a great model for anyone who is considering online or hybrid instruction.  It is very well structured and facilitated, the content is engaging, and it encourages communication among students – all, I believe, key criteria for a quality online course.”
~ Margie Konik, Health Information Technology, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Stanley, Wisconsin
 
“One of the aspects that I discovered as valuable, was the knowledge that the instructor was in my corner. She desired for me to be successful, and she incorporated the resources I needed to make this happen. … Through taking this course, I have become increasingly aware of the human component. I see more clearly the value of increased appropriate instructor presence on the discussion board. I have increased my confidence as a facilitator, and I have gained some great resources to utilize for evaluating future courses designed by myself or others.”
~ Traci Skog, Graduate Student
Baldwin, Wisconsin

“I only wish that I had had something like this at the beginning of my venture into online teaching. This course showed me some really helpful tools and strategies that we can use to improve how we work and evaluate our courses... Anyone who is teaching online or thinking about teaching online should take this course.”
~   Ginnie Fleming, Online Instructor Grades 4-6
West Chester, Pennsylvania

"The instructor is highly knowledgeable and provided quick, personalized feedback. I came away from this class with highly applicable skills which will greatly enhance my work as an instructional designer and online instructor."
~ Karen Franker, Instructional Designer and Online Instructor
Madison, Wisconsin

 

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The School of Education reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements.

Accreditation

The School of Education at University of Wisconsin-Stout is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496.

UW-Stout School of Education's undergraduate and graduate professional education programs including majors, minors, and concentrations are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

University of Wisconsin-Stout is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA) located at 30 LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: 312-263-0456 or 800/621-7440 fax #312/263-7462.

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