Online Course and E-Learning Design

Start with the overview

Begin with Instructional Design Mind Map for a look at instructional models and theories alongside web-based technologies. Its points include the teacher’s role in facilitating instruction and a focused, specific approach. Use it to identify ideas you want to follow in the other resources on this page.

As you study, note the terms that appear in the map and return to them when you open a resource with a narrower focus.

Move into course materials

The mind maps on the design and development of online course materials offer another place to continue. One presents design as a continuum and includes target audience, objectives and needs among its characteristics. Another includes an introduction that refers to technology-focused courses and evaluations in the Colombian education system.

Compare the points about audience and objectives with the ideas you noted from the overview. This gives you a way to connect the resources without treating them as a fixed sequence.

Explore models and motivation

Instructional model for web-based e-learning education considers the choice of approach to knowledge, the structure of content by information type and performance goals, and the organization of information into a conceptual framework.

For a different format, open the slide set Six Design Rules for Maximum Motivation. Its introduction points to practical judgment and experience with learners alongside instructional design, technology and project management. You can compare those starting points with the model map.

Connect the resources

Online Class (Instructor) sets out a design process using ADDIE, from analysis through evaluation. What does good look like? includes accessibility, relevance, pace, level and defined learning outcomes. Use these maps to look at how design processes and desired qualities are presented across the page.

This topic is part of the Instructional Design unit in Education and pedagogy. Pick a resource from the page and use its map or slides to make your own study notes.