Learners who are engaging in online coursework have high expectations for their learning experience. And many institutions try to develop online coursework as a way to reduce cost and control the content of the training, but without regard for the complexities of the technology. This training course introduces the major models, tools, and techniques for creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied in practice to online design and instruction.
Completion Time
5 hours
Access Time
90 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Description
Learning Outcomes
- Describe key trends in online learning
- Differentiate between the constructivist and transmission models of learning
- Devise techniques for active learning
- Identify the steps common to course development processes and their roles in creating effective learning
- Explain how learning objectives may be used to ensure that a course is meeting the need it was designed for
- Identify the condition, performance, and qualification components of measurable learning objectives
- Describe Bloom's Taxonomy and explain its application in instructional design
- Describe the use of blended learning
- Explain the benefits of narrative, adaptive, peer, and social learning
- Discuss the instructional design needs specific to adult learners
- Describe how to employ Whole-Part-Whole learning techniques
- Recognize how worked examples advance learning
- Describe instructional scaffolding and explain its use
- Explain the 5E Learning Model
- Explore the need for variety in online learning
- Identify ways to incorporate video in online learning
- Describe how to measure for success in online learning
Additional Information
This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Reviews
"I'm moving into a new position that supports online programs at our university, and this was the perfect introduction to their shared language."
Jeffrey P.
"This course has helped me to improve my online instructional offerings by introducing me to online learning concepts I had not previously known."
Alan G.
"Great content and delivery of content."
Michelle V.
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