This course, Instructional Design Foundations, is an introductory course as part of Instructional Design MasterTrack Certificate. This particular course will introduce 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.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
●Describe the major concepts of instructional systems design
●Describe the major learning and instructional theories
●Describe the process of instructional design and instructional design models
●Describe various analysis activities for instructional design
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
Offered By
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Course 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 video (Total 2 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 readings
Syllabus10m
About the Discussion Forums10m
Updating Your Profile10m
Social Media10m
1 practice exercise
Orientation Quiz10m
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.
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
Week
2MODULE 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
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
Week
3MODULE 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.
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
Week
4Module 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.
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
Course Conclusion
Instructor
Eunjung Grace Oh
Assistant Professor, Education Policy, Organization and LeadershipAbout 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.
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