EDUC625 - Instructional Design in Online Learning

Course Details

Course Code: EDUC625 Course ID: 4359 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

In this course, participants will explore and evaluate the different types of online learning platforms, as well as study the different components of asynchronous and synchronous instructional delivery from the perspective of an educator. Educators will evaluate basic course design principles, activities that foster student engagement, authentic assessment, and integration of media enhancements.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
05/29/2023 - 11/03/2023 11/06/2023 - 12/31/2023 November Fall 2023 Session I 8 Week session
07/31/2023 - 12/29/2023 01/01/2024 - 02/25/2024 January Winter 2024 Session B 8 Week session
09/25/2023 - 03/01/2024 03/04/2024 - 04/28/2024 March Winter 2024 Session D 8 Week session

Current Syllabi

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

  1. Identify various online learning management systems.
  2. Apply effective online learning in numerous K-16 classroom situations.
  3. Demonstrate key components that must be present for an effective online learning experience.
  4. Build an online course in a LMS environment.
NameGrade %
Discussions 20.00%
Week 1: Personal Experience with Web-based Learning 2.50%
Week 2: Role of Course or Learning Management Systems 2.50%
Week 3: Effective Online Assessment 2.50%
Week 4: Planning for Student Success 2.50%
Week 5: Navigating Online Content 2.50%
Week 6: Reflective Activities 2.50%
Week 7: Instructional Design Standards 2.50%
Week 8: Course Reflection 2.50%
Learning Activities 80.00%
Learning Activity 1: Online Course Concepts FAQ Document 10.00%
Learning Activity 2: Course or Learning Management Systems and Tools Comparison 10.00%
Learning Activity 3: Course Planning Document 10.00%
Learning Activity 4: Course Syllabus or Learning Guide 10.00%
Learning Activity 5: Required Elements Chart 10.00%
Learning Activity 6: Activity Development 10.00%
Learning Activity 8: Media-Enhanced Instructional Unit 10.00%

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.