As the demand for high-quality online courses and programs rapidly increases, instructional designers and course developers are faced with a new set of challenges. Special considerations are required to ensure the development of effective courses and a high level of engagement for a variety of learners.
Join us for a unique experience to examine steps to design effective online courses. In four sessions, we will cover re-mapping your course, organizing content, using Web 2.0 technology, and integrating learning design. We will also walk you through a step-by-step process to transform a face-to-face course to an online delivery format. Between sessions, you will have the chance to practice this process using one of your own courses.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Instructional designers, course developers, instructional technologists, and faculty charged with the design of online courses will benefit from this course.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
You will learn how to:
Use instructional redesign strategies for online courses
Organize content into instructional modules
Align course objectives, activities, and assessments
Intentionally develop instructional activities that are interactive and engaging
Select appropriate technology to support instructional objectives
HOW IS THIS ONLINE COURSE DIFFERENT FROM A STANDARD WEBCAST?
The Academic Impressions online course format differs from our traditional webcasts in that it offers content, networking, and activities for one group of learners over a longer period of time. This format is right for you if:
You desire the intensity, depth, and interaction of a face-to-face conference format but wish to complete many of the components on your own time and at your own pace.
You desire one-on-one interaction with course instructors and other course participants.
You want to create a signature project as part of the course that will directly apply to the goals you are working to achieve on your campus.
You work well in a format where a portion of the work is self-directed.
COURSE FORMAT AND SIGNATURE PROJECT
This four-part program uses a blend of synchronous and asynchronous components to model an effective online course. During the synchronous sessions, you will be invited to contribute ideas, make decisions, and ask questions about the course (re)design process.
Between sessions, you will have the opportunity to practice the process through the creation of a signature project that is specific to your work and your institutional setting. Your project for this course will involve converting components of one of your own face-to-face courses to the online format. You will complete this project in phases over the duration of the course, and you will receive feedback on the project from course instructors and participants.
To ensure maximum interactivity and personal attention, enrollment will be limited. Take advantage of this unique opportunity while space is still available!
EVENT ACCESS
Communication and Materials for Online Course
After registration, each registrant will receive a confirmation of payment or an invoice, depending on method of payment. All materials for this course, including login instructions for the four live webcasts, will be housed on a course site. You will receive a URL, username, and password for this course site shortly before the course begins. (To participate in the live webcasts, you will need a computer with a high-speed Internet connection. You will have the option to receive audio via your computer speakers or telephone.)
Optimizing Your Course Experience
We have designed this course for a single learner per registration. Included in your registration are credentials for the online course site, as well as the ability to receive customized feedback from the instructors on the assignments throughout the course that culminate in the signature project.
We recognize that you may still choose to participate in the four live webcasts as a team. If you choose this option, please plan accordingly for the following:
Please note that you will only receive one set of credentials for the course site, and these will be sent to the registrant. If others need access to the course site, please make arrangements to share your credentials once we provide them.
Also, you will only be able to receive feedback on one set of assignments / signature project. If multiple people are participating from your team, you will need to coordinate how to complete one set of assignments and submit them.
Finally, you should consider designating a lead team member at your site who can enter your team’s responses to various interactive opportunities during the webcast.
Can't Attend the Live Session(s)?
If you can’t attend the four live webcasts, you still have options:
If you need to miss one or more of the live webcasts that accompany the course but wish to participate in the asynchronous activities and receive feedback on your assignments, you will be able to watch recordings of each session via the course site within a few days of each session’s broadcast.
Order a CD Recording of the event, which will be delivered to you along with a bound copy of the presentation materials. The CD will be shipped within 10 business days of the session date. For customers in the United States and Canada, shipping is included. Orders placed outside of the United States and Canada will be charged an additional $35. You will also receive access to the course site.
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Technical Information
For detailed technical information on the requirements necessary to ensure a smooth session, please read about the system requirements .
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For additional logistical considerations (including web conference interactivity and audio considerations), please download our web conference instructions (pdf).
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