Online Learning Resources for Instructional Design Success
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Introduction to E-Learning Resources Presented by: Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Distributed Education at PSU • What does it mean? • A few statistics concerning online learning • Dr. Maggie McVay Lynch, our leader • Introduce department members
Types of Online Courses • Web-enhanced courses • Various Hybrid models • Online exclusively • Discuss appropriate use of…
Technical Expertise • What do faculty need to know? • Various computer skills • Computer applications?
First Step… • Contact an Instructional Designer from the Distributed Education department. • What is an Instructional Designer?
Instructional Design Process • Various design models • My take on instructional design • PSU’s ID model - 8 Steps • Too much work?
Instructional Matrix • Explore various ways to convert face-to-face instruction to online: lecture, small group discussion, student facilitation, etc. • Take some time to convert and discuss one or more of your assignments.
Instructional Design Handbook • Online resource available to you. • Learning Objects and Assessment • Face-to-face to online… • Software to assist • More resources
Best Practices • Interaction • Engage the learners • Student-centered • Motivate students • Use technology appropriately • Preparation
Structure Clear Objectives Small Units Planned Participation Repetition Synthesis Stimulation Variety Open-ended Feedback Continuous Evaluation Design Principles
Additional Resources Getting Started - WebCT’s online guide WebCT Design Tutorials