About this course
- 8 weeks, 8–10 hours per week
- Instructor-paced, instructor-led on a course schedule
- Free, optional upgrade available
Explore traditional and current instructional design models as you develop an Instructional Design Document (IDD) for an outline of an online course.
In today’s interconnected world, online education has exploded with engaging learning experiences infused with interactive digital tools, digital media, and collaborative projects designed to engage dispersed learners. These highly engaging and effective courses are not created by chance – they are created by instructional designers using a careful and systematic design process.
In this education and teacher training course, part of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters Program we will look at the history and evolution of online learning. You will explore traditional instructional design models and the progression of the learning design approach to creating online learning experiences. During the instructional design process, it’s important to collaborate and work with the many stakeholders involved in the planning and design, especially subject matter experts.
You will explore curriculum design, collaboration and questioning techniques to create shared understandings as you develop your outline of an online course.
This course is part of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMaster’s program from UMGC. Upon completion of the program and receipt of the verified MicroMaster’s certificate, learners may then transition into the full UMGC Master’s Program in Learning Design and Technology. See the MicroMasters program page for more information.
At a glance
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- Institutions:UMGC,USMx
- Subject: Education & Teacher Training
- Level:Intermediate
- Prerequisites:While there are no enforced prerequisites, it is strongly recommended that learners complete LDT100x (Learning Theories) prior to enrolling in LDT200x. The program content and course projects are sequential, allowing the learner to build on subsequent work. Completing the courses in order is essential to be successful in the coursework. The final capstone course builds on the first three courses in the program. It is strongly recommended that you complete these three prerequisites before enrolling in the last class, LDT400x Course Evaluation and Capstone Project.
- Language:English
- Video Transcript:English
- Associated programs:
MicroMasters in Instructional Design and Technology - Associated skills:ADDIE Instructional Design Model, Curriculum Development, Design And Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design, Planning, Successive Approximation Model, Teacher Education
What you’ll learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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- Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of different instructional design models such as ADDIE, Dick and Carey, Understanding by Design, Rapid Instructional Design, and SAM.
- Apply instructional design models in the context of learning design, tailoring each model to suit specific educational needs and contexts.
- Create detailed and effective design documents that encapsulate all aspects of the instructional design process, from planning to implementation.
Ways to take this course
Ways to take this course
Choose your path when you enroll
Certificate $299 USD (Unlimited), Free (Limited); Access to course materials:
- World-class institutions and universities: unlimited and limited
- edX support: unlimited and limited
- Shareable certificate upon completion: unlimited
- Graded assignments and exams: unlimited