Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

Instructor: Eunjung Grace Oh

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

859 reviews

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

89%

Most learners liked this course

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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

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

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.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

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

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.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

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

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.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

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

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.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

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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Eunjung Grace Oh

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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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

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 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!

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