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.
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
Instructor: Eunjung Grace Oh
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- Needs Assessment
- Education and Training
- Instructional Design
- Instructional and Curriculum Design
- Learning Theory
- Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Training and Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
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There are 5 modules in this course
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
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
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
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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KG
Reviewed on Jul 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!
MV
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2022
Good starter for people like me who had no idea what ID really was and wanted to get the overall idea and introduction to it. Effective introduction course!
AZ
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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