Course Description
EDUC 765 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design
Online Course - 3 semester hours graduate credit
Dates: January 19- March 12, 2010
Description
In-depth comparison of current instructional design theories and models, variables that affect adult learning, techniques for stimulating and sustaining learner motivation, reinforcement of learning, skill transfer, and use of cognitive task analysis to determine instructional content.
Required Textbook:
Morrison, R. G., Ross, M. S., & Kemp, E. J. (2007). Designing effective instruction (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 978-0470074268
Available used or new from amazon.com
Additional recommended web-based articles will be available via the course modules.
Learning Outcomes
Alignment with Teaching Standards
Accreditation
Registration
Tuition
NOTE: This instructional design online course is open to students seeking professional development and is also one of the required courses for individuals pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design.
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 instructional design course, students will be able to:
- Analyze processes of designing instruction and summarize the components of instructional design models.
- Compare and analyze several models for instructional design.
- Apply motivation theory to the instructional design process.
- Apply and summarize adult learning theories.
- Compare learning theories and create a learning philosophy.
- Research and analyze components needed to conduct a front-end analysis for an instructional product and explain variables linked to cultural and linguistic diversity.
- Apply research-based design model(s) to an instructional problem.
Course objectives are aligned with the following teaching standards:
Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure
(WI DPI): #3, 4, 7
International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-T) # 2b, 2c
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