This course, Instructional Design Foundations, introduces learners to the conceptual and theoretical foundations of instructional design as well as the analysis aspect of instructional systems design in order to create an innovative instructional solution to performance problems in organizations. This particular course also introduces learners to concepts covered in the Instructional Design MasterTrack Certificate.
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Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
Learner Career Outcomes
20%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
11%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 readings
Syllabus10m
About the Discussion Forums10m
Updating Your Profile10m
Social Media10m
1 practice exercise
Orientation Quiz30m
3 hours to complete
MODULE 1: Introduction to ISD
In this module, we will identify and discuss the conceptual and historical foundations of instructional design. We will also discuss the landscape of instructional design careers and potential career paths.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 63 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
4 videos
History of Instructional Design29m
Reality Check: Roles of Instructional Design across Contexts6m
Career Paths for Instructional Designers11m
1 reading
Module 1 Readings and Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 1 Quiz30m
3 hours to complete
MODULE 2: Foundations and Tools of ISD
In this module, we will focus on theoretical foundations including learning theories and instructional theories relevant to instructional design. We will also discuss different instructional design models and their unique characteristics. Finally, we will discuss talent development and its relationship with instructional design
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 85 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Instructional Theories and Models for Instructional Design18m
Instructional Design Models, Part I12m
Instructional Design Models, Part II9m
Talent Development and the Role of Instructional Design in TD18m
1 reading
Module 2 Readings and Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz15m
4 hours to complete
MODULE 3: Analysis Part 1
In this module, we will discuss two important analyses of the instructional design process. First, we will learn context analysis, consisting of needs assessment and learning environment analysis. Second, we will discuss analysis of target learner characteristics.
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 105 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
8 videos
Analyzing Learning Context: Part II Learning Environment Analysis5m
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part I11m
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part II11m
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part III10m
Learner Analysis, Part I: Differences and Similarities23m
Learner Analysis, Part II: Traits and States20m
Diversity and Inclusion: Considerations for Instructional Design7m
1 reading
Module 3 Readings and Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz45m
1 hour to complete
Module 4: Analysis Part 2
In this module, we will focus on analyzing learning tasks. We will learn the primary process of task analysis including identifying learning goals and outcomes, conducting information processing analysis and prerequisites analysis, and developing learning objectives.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part II: Identifying Information Processing Steps and Prerequisites15m
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part III: Writing Learning Objectives13m
1 reading
Module 4 Readings and Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 4 Quiz
5 minutes to complete
Course Conclusion
5 minutes to complete
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN FOUNDATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
by JTJul 4, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It is well taught and well organised. The material provided a thorough overview of the field, and the readings were particularly fascinating and helpful.
by ETMay 6, 2020
the subject is really interesting but a bit too theoretical. Some of the videos were really hard to follow due to the tone of the speaker. Overall great for fistcomers in the field
by KGJul 16, 2020
Great course on the foundations of Instructional Design. Really focused on the history of ID and the initial stage of Analysis. Looking forward to learning more in this area!
by DBJan 28, 2019
This course was excellent! It provided a great overview of the instructional design field. I'm excited to take more courses from the University of Illinois.
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