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Instructional Design Course
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This certification program provides a comprehensive foundation in Instructional Design (ID) with a strong focus on eLearning design, development, and evaluation. Across six structured modules, learners will explore learning theories, frameworks, and practical tools to design engaging, learner-centered training. The course blends classic ID principles with AI-driven and modern eLearning practices, making it highly relevant for today’s corporate, academic, and online education environments.
The full course includes
Fundamental Principles of Instructional Design
- Introduction: What is Instructional Design and its role in learning.
- Deep Dive: Role of an instructional designer, impact on corporate, academic, and online learning.
- Real-World Scenario: Exploring job roles and career opportunities.
- Key Takeaway Summary: Evolution from traditional ID to AI-enhanced instructional design.
Fundamentals of Learning Theories
- Introduction: Overview of major learning theories and principles.
- Deep Dive: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism, Andragogy vs. Pedagogy, learning styles (VARK, Kolb).
- Real-World Scenario: Reconsidering learning styles in the AI age.
- Key Takeaway Summary: Application of Bloom’s Taxonomy for writing objectives (assignment included).
Instructional Design Models & Framework
- Introduction: Understanding key instructional design models.
- Deep Dive: ADDIE framework (step-by-step), SAM model, and Dick & Carey model.
- Real-World Scenario: Choosing the right model for different requirements.
- Key Takeaway Summary: Practical examples of applying the correct framework.
Designing eLearning Content
- Introduction: Fundamentals of creating engaging eLearning.
- Deep Dive: Storyboarding, scripting, visual/media selection, interactivity design, accessibility (WCAG).
- Real-World Scenario: Designing a storyboard for a given learning topic.
- Key Takeaway Summary: Best practices for engaging, accessible, and interactive content.
Development & Implementation
- Introduction: Tools and standards for eLearning development.
- Deep Dive: Overview of authoring tools (Paradiso, Articulate, Captivate, Rise, Storyline), SCORM/xAPI basics, LMS integration.
- Real-World Scenario: Selecting the right tool for course development.
- Key Takeaway Summary: Practical application of tools in content development and delivery.
Evaluation & Improvement
- Introduction: Importance of evaluating learning effectiveness.
- Deep Dive: Formative and summative evaluation, Kirkpatrick’s 4 Levels, Phillips ROI model, feedback collection.
- Real-World Scenario: Proposing an evaluation plan for an eLearning course.
- Key Takeaway Summary: Continuous improvement with AI-enhanced instructional design practices.
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