Course Description
EDUC 768 Project Management for Instructional Development
ONLINE COURSE 3 semester hours graduate credit
Dates: Summer 2010
Description
Examination of the initiation, planning, and closure of instructional development projects and practical knowledge on managing project scope, work breakdown structure, schedules, and resources including budgeting. Analysis of instructional development project life cycle.
Learning Outcomes
Alignment with Teaching Standards
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NOTE: This is course one of the required courses for individuals pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design. The prerequisite is EDUC 767 Designing Computer-Based Training(CBT).
Participants may include
- virtual high school teachers, curriculum coordinators, professional development coordinators, and continuing education professionals who want to update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies;
- instructional/educational technologists who support educators in redesigning courses;
- health educators pursuing a career in educational or service settings in hospitals, dental programs, clinics, long term care facilities, retirement/assisted living facilities, in-home healthcare or other professionals who deliver instruction or continuing education to health professionals including computer-based learning;
- continuing education and outreach facilitators in museums, government, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations and military settings;
- web developers, software designers and computer support personnel who develop reference materials, documentation, and customer support tutorials;
- instructional designers for textbook or e-learning companies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Breakdown the project management process and relate it to the instructional development process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and application of components of the initiation phase by producing deliverables for the phase.
- Assess the value of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and create a WBS.
- Develop detailed schedules for instructional development projects.
- Select and organize resources necessary for successful project completion.
- Plan and apply the steps in project closure.
- Adapt project management and instructional design principles to scale single projects to multi-course production models.
Course objectives are aligned with the following teaching standards:
Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure
(WI DPI): # 4
International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-T) # 3a, 5b
Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule.
The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All projects/assignments will be submitted via the course dropbox and discussion board. This class is a valuable first step for those interested in exploring a career as an instructional designer.
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School of Education
Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: (715) 232-2253