EDIT 8606 Foundations for Distance Learning

The use of digital technologies to design, develop, and deliver instructional content via the Internet, mobile devices, and networked systems, has become commonplace in industry and military contexts as well as educational institutions at all levels, public and private. At a time when a growing number of corporations and universities also promote open online courses for the masses, the need for knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the field of distance learning is evident and increasing. This course prepares students to design, develop, and evaluate high quality instructional environments for electronic delivery that are consistent with major learning theories and contemporary best practices for distance learning. Accessibility options for exceptional learners are also explored. Students develop expertise in the use of relevant digital communication technologies and several learning management systems. Students create instructional materials deployable to the Internet and mobile devices.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, industry standard tools used for the design, development, and delivery of online courses. [CCLO: 5; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; SPCLO: ALL]
2. Demonstrate an understanding of foundational learning theories as applied to the design of online learning. [CCLO: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9; ECMMCLO: 11, 12, 14; SECMCLO: 12, 13, 14, 15; SPEDMCLO: ALL; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; SPCLO: 14]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of learner motivation in online learning and how this affects the design of online learning. [CCLO: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9; ECMMCLO: 11, 12, 14; SECMCLO: 12, 13, 14, 15; SPEDMCLO: ALL; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; SPCLO: ALL]
4. Conduct analyses of learners and needs in order to create instructional goals and/or performance objectives. [CCLO: 1, 3, 4; ECMMCLO: 12, 14, 14, 14; SPEDMCLO: 11, 12, 13, 16, 20; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; PSC IT: 5.1, 5.3; SPCLO: ALL]
5. Develop assessment strategies aligned with instructional and/or performance objectives. [CCLO: 6, 9, 10; ECMMCLO: 11, 14; SECMCLO: 12, 14, 15; SPEDMCLO: 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; PSC IT: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3; SPCLO: ALL]
6. Synthesize and apply evidence-based research into the design of online learning designed to meet established objectives. [CCLO: ALL; ECMMCLO: 11, 12, 14; SECMCLO: ALL; SPEDMCLO: ALL; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Research; PSC IT: ALL; SPCLO: 14, 15]
7. Create a prototype of an online course that meets established objectives and adheres to best practices for the use of text, media, graphics, and accessibility features for diverse and exceptional learners. [CCLO: ALL; ECMMCLO: 11, 12, 14; SECMLO: 12, 14, 15, 16; SPEDMCLO: ALL; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; PSC IT: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3; SPCLO: ALL]
8. Prepare a professional evaluation of an online course or program, assessing its adherence to research recommendations and industry best practices. [CCLO: 6, 8, 9, 10; ECMMCLO: 14; SECMCLO: 11, 14, 15; SPEDMCLO: ALL; AECT: ALL; PSC IT: 2.7, 2.8, 5.1, 5.3; SPCLO: ALL]