I used to think instructional design and development was simply looking at what the instructor has provided for the course and taking that information and laying it out in a logical order that students can follow and understand. Looking at my previous experience in the field, I can understand why this was my perception. That…

This course is being designed for online delivery. For the instruction to have more of an impact, each chapter will have a video demonstration of the chapter exercise. The video will be a screen capture with narration. The demonstration will follow the steps in the book to complete the chapter exercise. The narrator will describe…

OLT 578 Journal Entry 5 This course design is based on constructivism learning theory, “learning is how people make sense of their experience—learning is the construction of meaning from experience” (Merriam, 2013-10-14, p. 36) and humanistic learning theory—learning is student-centered and “the teacher is a facilitator of self-directed learning rather than a dispenser of knowledge”…

OLT 578 Journal Entry 4 Introduction to Computers is an overview of computer office applications including current terminology and technology; and it is an introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. My institution has set course learning objectives which are the overall course goals. The learning outcomes for each unit will map back to…

OLT 578 Journal Entry 3 Understanding who the learners in a course are and comprehending their needs aids in designing a course that benefits learners. Learner analysis helps to identify the characteristics of the learners and what they need from the course. This analysis should take into consideration learners’ characteristics, prior knowledge, demographics, and access…