Course Overview:
This course, offered at IRES, provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and best practices for designing effective online courses. Participants will explore instructional design theories, multimedia learning strategies, and assessment techniques tailored for the online environment. The course emphasizes practical applications, enabling educators to create engaging, interactive, and learner-centered online experiences. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills and tools necessary to develop and implement high-quality online courses that enhance learning outcomes and foster student engagement.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Educators and trainers in higher education
- Instructional designers
- Corporate trainers
- Education administrators
- Anyone interested in enhancing their online teaching skills
Personal Impact:
- Gain insights into effective online instructional design strategies.
- Enhance your ability to create engaging and interactive online learning experiences.
- Develop skills to assess and evaluate online course effectiveness.
Organizational Impact:
- Improve the quality of online courses and training programs within your organization.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in online education.
- Enhance learner satisfaction and outcomes through effective course design.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of instructional design and how they apply to online learning.
- Create engaging and interactive online course content that meets diverse learner needs.
- Design assessments that effectively measure learning outcomes in an online format.
- Utilize various tools and technologies to enhance online learning experiences.
- Evaluate and improve online courses based on feedback and assessment data.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Online Course Design
- Overview of online learning and its significance in education
- Key principles of instructional design and adult learning theory
- Understanding learner characteristics and needs in the online environment
- Practical Exercise: Reflecting on personal experiences with online learning
Module 2: Designing Engaging Online Course Content
- Strategies for creating interactive and multimedia-rich content
- Best practices for organizing course materials and navigation
- Incorporating active learning techniques into online courses
- Practical Exercise: Developing a module outline for an online course
Module 3: Assessment and Evaluation in Online Learning
- Designing assessments that align with learning objectives
- Techniques for formative and summative assessment in online courses
- Providing effective feedback to online learners
- Practical Exercise: Creating an assessment plan for an online course
Module 4: Utilizing Technology and Tools for Online Learning
- Overview of online learning platforms and authoring tools
- Integrating multimedia elements, such as videos and simulations, into courses
- Utilizing discussion forums, wikis, and other collaborative tools to enhance engagement
- Practical Exercise: Exploring and selecting technology tools for course design
Module 5: Evaluating and Improving Online Courses
- Techniques for evaluating online course effectiveness
- Gathering and analyzing feedback from learners
- Strategies for continuous improvement in online course design
- Real-life Project: Presenting a plan for evaluating and enhancing an existing online course
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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