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.
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
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.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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1 video•Total 2 minutes
Welcome to Instructional Design Foundations and Applications!•2 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Syllabus•10 minutes
About the Discussion Forums•10 minutes
Updating Your Profile•10 minutes
Social Media•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Orientation Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Getting to Know Your Classmates•10 minutes
MODULE 1: Introduction to ISD
4 hours to complete
Module details
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
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5 videos•Total 63 minutes
Lecture: Essential Terminologies in Instructional Design•16 minutes
History of Instructional Design, Part I•18 minutes
History of Instructional Design, Part II•11 minutes
Reality Check: Roles of Instructional Design across Contexts•7 minutes
Career Paths for Instructional Designers•11 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Module 1 Readings and Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Module 1 Assignment - Career in Instructional Design•120 minutes
MODULE 2: Foundations and Tools of ISD
2 hours to complete
Module details
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
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6 videos•Total 85 minutes
Learning Theories for Instructional Design, Part I•8 minutes
Learning Theories for Instructional Design, Part II•19 minutes
Instructional Theories and Models for Instructional Design•19 minutes
Instructional Design Models, Part I•13 minutes
Instructional Design Models, Part II•9 minutes
Talent Development and the Role of Instructional Design in TD•18 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Module 2 Readings and Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•15 minutes
MODULE 3: Analysis Part 1
5 hours to complete
Module details
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
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9 videos•Total 105 minutes
Analyzing Learning Context: Part I Needs Assessment•15 minutes
Analyzing Learning Context: Part II Learning Environment Analysis•6 minutes
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part I•11 minutes
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part II•11 minutes
Needs Assessment within a Higher Education Institution, Part III•10 minutes
Learner Analysis, Part I: Differences and Similarities, Part I•9 minutes
Learner Analysis, Part I: Differences and Similarities, Part II•15 minutes
Learner Analysis, Part II: Traits and States•20 minutes
Diversity and Inclusion: Considerations for Instructional Design•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Module 3 Readings and Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•45 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Module 3 Assignment: Case Study: Organization Profile•120 minutes
Module 4: Analysis Part 2
1 hour to complete
Module details
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
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5 videos•Total 66 minutes
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part I: Learning Goals and Outcomes•18 minutes
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part II: Identifying Information Processing Steps and Prerequisites•15 minutes
Analyzing the Learning Task: Part III: Writing Learning Objectives•13 minutes
Project Management for Instructional Designers•9 minutes
Working with Subject Matter Experts•10 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Module 4 Readings and Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment
Module 4 Quiz•0 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 14, 2021
I think sometimes the assessments (quizzes) were too specific on language so if you understood the concept, sometimes the way it was said was so specific it made it incorrect.
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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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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
The course could use more practical examples and generally be more concrete - it's quite theoretical and very very broad. But generally it's a nice course and I gained some useful knowledge
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