Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

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Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

Instructor: Eunjung Grace Oh

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

862 reviews

1 week to complete

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Learn at your own pace

89%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

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.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

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.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

5 videosTotal 63 minutes

Lecture: Essential Terminologies in Instructional Design16 minutes
History of Instructional Design, Part I18 minutes
History of Instructional Design, Part II11 minutes
Reality Check: Roles of Instructional Design across Contexts7 minutes
Career Paths for Instructional Designers11 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Module 1 Readings and Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Module 1 Assignment - Career in Instructional Design120 minutes

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.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 85 minutes

Learning Theories for Instructional Design, Part I8 minutes
Learning Theories for Instructional Design, Part II19 minutes
Instructional Theories and Models for Instructional Design19 minutes
Instructional Design Models, Part I13 minutes
Instructional Design Models, Part II9 minutes
Talent Development and the Role of Instructional Design in TD18 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Module 2 Readings and Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Module 2 Quiz15 minutes

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.

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

9 videosTotal 105 minutes

Analyzing Learning Context: Part I Needs Assessment15 minutes
Analyzing Learning Context: Part II Learning Environment Analysis6 minutes
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part I11 minutes
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part II11 minutes
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part III10 minutes
Learner Analysis, Part I: Differences and Similarities, Part I9 minutes
Learner Analysis, Part I: Differences and Similarities, Part II15 minutes
Learner Analysis, Part II: Traits and States20 minutes
Diversity and Inclusion: Considerations for Instructional Design7 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Module 3 Readings and Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Module 3 Quiz45 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Module 3 Assignment: Case Study: Organization Profile120 minutes

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.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment

5 videosTotal 66 minutes

Analyzing the Learning Task: Part I: Learning Goals and Outcomes18 minutes
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part II: Identifying Information Processing Steps and Prerequisites15 minutes
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part III: Writing Learning Objectives13 minutes
Project Management for Instructional Designers9 minutes
Working with Subject Matter Experts10 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Module 4 Readings and Resources10 minutes

1 assignment

Module 4 Quiz0 minutes

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Eunjung Grace Oh

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022

The course gives an excellent foundation of Instructional Design. It outlines the basic ideas and different theories and analysis required to become an Instructional Designer.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

Was able to upgrade my existing knowledge. Being a part of higher education I knew some concepts. However, never know the organizational structure .This course has brodern my perspective.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2021

I have learned so many things with this course. The instructor can deliver the material as well and the design on this course makes me feel smooth and understand clearly the material

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