Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome to the course!

    • How to navigate this course

    • Introducing Gillian and Quinn

    • Credits and acknowledgements
  • 2

    Module 1 - Intro to online learning

    • Welcome to Module 1

    • Summarizing online learning

    • Online vs. in-person learning

    • Developing online experiences

    • Development timelines

    • Case study: Online learning options
  • 3

    Module 2 - Why develop an online resource?

    • Welcome to Module 2!

    • Understanding your learners

    • Creating a needs assessment

    • Creating a learner profile

    • Case study: Needs assessment

    • Organizational and logistical needs

    • Creating a business case

    • Case study: Business case
  • 4

    Module 3 - Who is building the course?

    • Welcome to Module 3!

    • Who should be on the project team?

    • Team roles & responsibilities

    • Case study: Project team
  • 5

    Module 4 - How is the course built?

    • Welcome to Module 4!

    • Managing elearning developments

    • Project management

    • Backward design

    • Learning Management Systems

    • Choosing a platform

    • Case study: Development options
  • 6

    Module 5 - What are we creating?

    • Welcome to Module 5!

    • Intro to outlines and outcomes

    • Creating a course outline

    • Learning outcomes

    • Case study: Learning outcomes

    • Interaction and engagement

    • Intro to interaction and assessments

    • Assessments

    • Universal design for learning

    • Case study: Assessment
  • 7

    Module 6 - Conclusion

    • We've reached the end!

    • Additional resources
  • 8

    Downloadable Templates

    • Needs Assessment Template

    • Learner Profile Template

    • Business Case Template

    • Course Outline Template