Course
WLD-ISD
Instructional Design
This course will introduce a methodology for designing performance-based learning solutions that are relevant, efficient, and grounded in adult learning principles.
You will practice writing learning objectives based on a task or competency analysis. You will learn how to select assessments that properly measure a learner's achievement of course objectives. You will outline a learning design strategy by identifying the right methods and modalities that will achieve the performance outcomes and engage the learner in a meaningful way. You will explore practices and techniques for structuring and sequencing teaching and learning materials when creating lessons. Finally, you will identify considerations for the implementation of learning solutions in a variety of learning channels.
Online Course: 3-5 hours of work per week (including discussion, assignments, readings, research)
Learning Outcomes
Critical Performance Statement:
By the end of this course/program, professionals will have demonstrated the ability to apply learning design techniques to design and develop a learning solution comprised of a design strategy, learner materials, and assessments
Learning Outcomes:
To achieve the critical performance described above, professionals will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Describe the process of designing learning solutions, including the activities and information required at each stage.
- Write effective, measurable learning objectives.
- Select learning assessment methods that align with learning objectives.
- Identify learning methods and modalities that enable learners to achieve required learning objectives.
- Explore practices and techniques for structuring and sequencing teaching and learning materials.
- Identify considerations for the implementation of learning solutions in a variety of learning channels.
Notes
Learning Evaluation Plan:
- Collaboration and Participation
- Individual Assignment: Writing learning objectives
- Group Assignment: Creating a learning design strategy
- Course Project: Design and development of a unit of instruction
- Journal
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Course can be applied towards
Adult Learning and Development: Compulsory Courses
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 1, 2025, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.
Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.
You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser. While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.
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