The Absolute Basics of Instructional Design

About this course

Looking to grasp the foundations of instructional design in a straightforward, easily digestible manner?"The Absolute Basics of Instructional Design" is the ideal starting point for you. This course is your gateway to the world of e-learning instructional design within workplace environments. It offers a comprehensive blend of theory and practical insights, and is tailored to equip you with foundational knowledge and essential skills for success in this field.In terms of theory, we’ll explore the fundamental principles that guide the creation of effective learning. We will start by talking about how the human brain functions, and why this is essential knowledge for instructional designers. Understanding cognitive load theory, we'll learn to leverage this insight to craft impactful solutions. Additionally, we'll explore a variety of principles—including multimedia learning, spaced retrieval, and metacognition—that elevate your ability to design meaningful learning experiences.Practically, the course provides insights into the entire instructional design process, from crafting a project brief to conducting detailed analysis. Sample consulting conversations offer hands-on experience applying your knowledge to real-world contexts.As you progress, you'll dig into the intricacies of design, learning about curriculum development, design decisions, and content validation processes. Additionally, you'll gain insights into executing design plans, including storyboarding, utilizing course authoring tools, understanding graphic design essentials, and considerations for various learning platforms.We'll cover learning development processes, touching upon methodologies like ADDIE and SAM, as well as offering an overview of project management essentials.Understanding the diverse modalities of learning is paramount, and this course introduces you to a range of them, including synchronous training, mobile learning, microlearning, gamified learning, social learning, and more.Beyon

Course objectives

• provide foundational knowledge in instructional design
• equip learners with essential skills for effective e-learning
• explore diverse learning modalities