Advanced Teaching - Elearning & Instructional Design
Overview
Build on your existing teaching and instructional design skills by exploring elearning and instructional design training, development, and online facilitation. Complete this program fully online in just one year.
This program covers industry-standard online learning tools, as well as elearning design and development, adult learning theory, quality assurance, and accessibility standards and guidelines.
The program is designed to be completed in its entirety like a regular college program but available in a fully online format. You can complete all courses online in just one year.
Additional Credentials
Students taking this program have the option to complete the Storyline eLearning Development micro-certificate. This micro-certificate includes three micro-credential learning units.
Admission Requirements
- A university degree, college diploma, or advanced diploma or equivalent
Costs
- Fees coming soon!
Technology Requirements
In order to be prepared for the course work in this program there are specific computer and software requirements. Please see the More Information tab.
Courses
Quality Assurance & Course Evaluation
A successful learning experience comes not only from proper curriculum and instructional design but also adhering to quality assurance protocols. In this course students explore a variety of quality assurance protocols as they apply to course development. The concept of piloting to gather students and instructor feedback is also discussed.
LMS Platforms
This course is designed to introduce students to Learning Management Systems (LMS), and familiarize them with the tools available. The importance of well-designed templates and ease of navigation will be investigated. Learners will develop a module in an LMS platform during this learning experience to demonstrate a key learning outcome.
Universal Design for Learning & Accessibility for Online Learning
To ensure that all learners can meet the course and program learning outcomes, it is critical to include the principles of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility when designing online learning programs. In this course, students will apply appropriate universal design for learning practices, by using appropriate online learning materials. In addition, students will learn about relevant accessibility laws in order to recommend strategies to ensure AODA compliance for all online content.
Alignment & Assessment Strategies
Design backward and build forward is an important instructional design principle. This course will explore the importance of aligning assessments to course and module outcomes. Activities and exercises which scaffold to the formative or summative assessments are discussed. The course also speaks to how to use quizzes and pre or post assessments effectively by keeping an eye to instructional design principles.
Elearning Tools
The selection of appropriate eLearning tools is a vital part of the online learning development process. By working on their own projects, students gain hands-on experience with current web-based eLearning tools through the process of analyzing learner needs, obtaining input from subject matter experts, and finally selecting and using the right tool. The focus of this course is to learn to develop meaningful and engaging online material with an understanding of how eLearning tools support various learning objectives.
Create a Basic Elearning Module with Storyline
Create a Basic eLearning Module with Storyline is an online, competency-based introductory level micro-credential designed to teach eLearning design principles and basic features used in the industry standard software, Storyline 360. Learners will interact with eLearning Developer experts as they familiarize themselves with basic components of Storyline 360, identify key design principles, and learn the importance of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) guidelines to create basic eLearning modules. Some of the topics that will be covered include story size settings, timeline and states, layers, triggers, button sets, and basic eLearning content design. Create a Basic eLearning Module with Storyline is ideal for Human Resources, training, and educational professionals who are new to eLearning and want to acquire foundational development skills using industry-standard eLearning software. Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be well-equipped to progress to the Create Interactive eLearning Elements with Storyline micro-credential.
Create Interactive Elearning Elements with Storyline
Create Interactive eLearning Elements with Storyline is an online competency-based advanced level micro-credential designed to introduce learners to more advanced features used in Storyline 360. Learners have the opportunity to interact with eLearning Developer experts as they familiarize themselves with some of the advanced level features of Storyline 360. Some of the topics that will be covered in this badge include Motion Paths, Quizzes, Media Embedment, Triggers, Gamification, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) development standards. Create Interactive eLearning Elements with Storyline is ideal for Human Resources, training, and educational professionals who possess working knowledge of eLearning content authoring software, and want to enhance their skills using industry-standard software. Upon completion of this micro-credential, learners will be well-equipped to progress to the Use Instructional Design Concepts to Create a Short eLearning Course micro-credential.
Adult Learning
Within the Adult Learning course students are provided practical insight on key adult learning theories. Students examine the characteristics of adult learners that affect learning, explore the emotional, cognitive, social and physical aspects of learning, study a variety of learning cycles, and identify their own preferred learning style. Finally, this course introduces strategies and models of facilitation to accommodate the variety of ways in which adults prefer to learn.
Assessment & Evaluation
You will gain an overview of the processes involved in assessment and evaluation. A variety of types of evaluation will be utilized in order to understand and meet the needs of learners and stakeholders. Learners will be encouraged to evaluate your own practice as a teacher or trainer in their environment.
Multimedia for Elearning Developers
There is abundant research demonstrating that not all students learn the same way and therefore it is important to cater to a variety of modalities when designing online educational materials. By identifying the purpose of multimedia design, students will create a short learning unit that demonstrates their understanding of best practices and skills in audio, video, and graphic design. Students will also learn copyright law as it pertains to educational use of materials.
Instructional Design Methods for Delivery
In today's complex learning environment, the most successful instructors/trainers demonstrate instructional strategies that both respect and challenge adult learners. Through lectures, discussion (synchronous and asynchronous) and various assignments, you will explore a wide variety of instructional techniques including: lecture, group discussion, demonstration, icebreakers, case study, brainstorming, debate, fishbowl, collage, role-play, panel discussions and skits. Factors affecting the selection of techniques will also be addressed. Participants will demonstrate their mastery of instructional techniques through the design and online delivery of a lesson. Some of the most common instructional strategies include co-operative learning, problem-based learning, active learning, classroom management issues and the use of media and resources.
Employee Training & Development
This graduate certificate course provides participants with an introduction to theories of education and learning as they pertain to training and development. The concepts of need, needs analysis, program planning, and program development will be explored. Emphasis will be on establishing training/learning objectives, selecting appropriate training methods, implementation strategies, teaching techniques, and program evaluation.
Use Instructional Design Concepts to Create a Short Elearning Course
Use Instructional Design Concepts to Create a Short eLearning Course is an online competency-based advanced level micro-credential designed to support learners in the creation of an eLearning course that adheres to instructional design and eLearning principles, quality, accessibility and copyright standards. Learners will be required to complete a "learner profile," identify measurable learning outcomes, create a "storyboard" and eLearning course, and design a course shell within a Learning Management System that addresses quality eLearning standards for online learning environments. This micro-credential is ideal for corporate, public sector, and educational professionals who possess working knowledge of eLearning content authoring software and want to enhance their skills using industry-standard software.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about our online programs, the courses offered, the registration process, or any other Online Education related questions, reach out to us.
Contact
Online Education
Program Information
After Graduation
Employment Opportunities
Graduates can be found in positions such as corporate trainers, instructors, training officers, curriculum developers, instructional designers, and education consultants.
More Information
Prepare for Success
Variations due to Section
Remember to review the important dates associated with this program - some deadlines may be different depending on how your program is delivered and what section you're enrolled in.
Technology Requirements
It is recommended that students purchase a laptop with a Windows operating system.
Internet Speed Requirements
For best performance for students learning remotely, an internet connection with a minimum of 40 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed is recommended in order to effectively use video conferencing and remote lecture delivery software as well as, other online resources remotely. Due to the large area over which students may be dispersed, we are unable to recommend a specific provider, so you will need to inquire around your area to find one that best suits your needs.
Minimum Laptop Requirements
In order to access the internet and virtually-delivered software and courseware, student laptops should include the following at a minimum. By meeting the following specifications, students will be equipped to access software and courseware on their laptop through the internet:
- Intel i3 Processor or equivalent
- 4 GB of RAM or more
- 100 GB HDD or more
- HD Graphics
- Webcam with a microphone
- Wireless 802.11n/ac 5ghz capable
- Windows Operating System (Windows 10)
Software
Some courses in this program require access to specialized software such as those listed below. The cost of this specialized software is not included in the registration fees for the courses that require it.
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- For educational pricing, you must be logged into mylambton.ca - login to mylambton.ca
- Select the Additional Software through OnTheHub link
- Enter Abode Creative Cloud in the Product Search field
- Articulate Storyline 360
- A free trial and/or educational pricing may be available on the Articulate website.