EDU 651: Designing Interactive e-Learning

Overview

In this course, we will discuss a variety of instructional design models that can be implemented to create well-designed instructional technology products for solving real-world problems. Instructional systems design models such as the ADDIE model will be investigated as well as the learning theories behind them. The Backward Design instructional design model will also be studied.

You will have the opportunity to create your final course project, an Instructional Design Plan. The final course project is broken into two parts. You will (1) select, analyze, and defend your choice of an instructional design model with which you will (2) create a short unit/module of instruction that incorporates state standards (K-12) or other designated learning outcomes (Adult Ed.) involving the implementation of technology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify, describe, and compare a variety of instructional systems design models.
• Describe the learning theories behind different instructional design models.
• Select and use a variety of techniques for determining instructional content.
• Discuss the importance of both formative and summative evaluation in the instructional design process.
• Select and justify the use of a specific instructional design model.
• Incorporate student use of technology resources for solving real-world problems and making informed decisions.
• Demonstrate management of student learning in a technology-advanced environment within the context of your instructional technology product.
• Create a well-designed instructional technology product for solving real-world problems that reflects instructional design competencies and standards.

Course Requirements

Inspiration or Concept Map Software; students may download free 30-day trial.

• You may choose to complete your course project by building Web pages. Please visit the My Courses page under Academic Help, and click on “How do I request FTP access for use in my courses?” to request web space. Directions on how to upload your project will be sent to you by email.

Required Texts
EDU 651 texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore