Instructional Design for eLearning
This Instructional Design for eLearning online course provides the essential knowledge and skills to write and storyboard effective and engaging eLearning content.
Online Instructional Design course
Instructional Design for eLearning provides a practical and accessible way to learn how to develop relevant, high quality, and interactive digital learning.
The course leads you through the instructional design process. It follows the ADDIE framework, providing the relevant theory with practical examples and exercises at each stage. An individual project, woven through the course, supports you to develop your own eLearning storyboard.
This self-paced online course provides an interactive learning experience. Written and built by our digital learning team and built using our Storyline Template, it provides a multimedia rich learning experience. It is delivered through eight sections made up of short eLearning modules, resources, and an assessment. You will practically apply your learning through a series of short tasks leading to an eLearning course storyboard on completion.
If you are interested in writing eLearning content then this course is for you. It is suitable for instructional designers of all levels. Whether you want a learning theory refresher or a guide to creating your first eLearning storyboard. It covers writing interactive eLearning, rapid eLearning, animation and video learning content.
This comprehensive instructional design course will help you master strategies to create engaging eLearning experiences. You will learn how to transform complex information into compelling eLearning content while applying industry-best practices and assessment methodologies.
Digital Learning
The Digital Learning section introduces you to digital learning, instructional design, the types of eLearning content, learning technologies, and the benefits of delivering training.
In this section you will reflect on the types of eLearning that would be appropriate for your learners.
Instructional Design for eLearning
The Instructional Design for eLearning section explores the instructional design frameworks ADDIE and SAM. It outlines the instructional design process with a focus on analysing the learning need and defining learning outcomes. You will be introduced to relevant learning theories, learn how to structure your eLearning course, and how to write great content.
In this section you will write SMART learning outcomes and develop a structure for your course.
Storyboarding your eLearning Project
The Storyboarding your eLearning Project section explores the use of storyboards in eLearning. You will learn how to develop a storyboard.
In this section you will write and storyboard content for your course.
Motivating and Assessing your Learners
The Motivating and Assessing your Learners section explores how to design eLearning content to motivate your learners. It discusses learning through questioning, how to write great questions, and the options available to assess your learners. It also introduces you to scenario-based learning.
In this section you will write an assessment for your course.
Setting your Course up for Success
The Setting your Course up for Success section discusses accessibility, copyright and media. You will also explore the development, implementation and evaluation stages of ADDIE that come after storyboarding.
In this section you will define and source media for your course.
How does this course run for individuals?
This is a self-paced eLearning course. You will receive three months access to complete it fully in your own time. The course contains everything you need to produce your first eLearning storyboard, including:
- eLearning content modules
- Additional resources
- Templates for storyboarding.
How does this course run for organisations?
This is a self-paced eLearning course. It contains everything your team need to produce eLearning courses, including:
- eLearning content modules
- Additional resources
- Templates for storyboarding.
Course delivery can be tailored for organisations and optional support from our instructional design team is available.
This course is part of the eXcolo eLearning Development Toolkit.
Your project
An instructional design project is woven through the course.
This supports you to write and storyboard your own eLearning project.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
Assessment & certification
There are four short assessments. Participants must complete all modules and pass all assessments. A digital Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who complete the course.
Success stories
What our learners have to say
This was a really good course that has given me all the tools I need to design an elearning course not just as a once off but also courses for the future.
I’m really happy that I’ve done it and I’ve learned a lot.
A very interesting course and easily applicable to my work.
You're in great company!
Frequently asked questions
How long do I get access to the course?
Individuals will have access to the course for three months from enrolment.
What accessibility features does the course have?
The course features closed captions, keyboard navigation and can be used with a screen reader.
Are there group discounts available?
Yes. Group discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Contact us for a group quote.
What options are there to deliver this in my organisation?
Organisation licensing and purchasing options are available.
Is there support available?
Tutor-led Instructional Design workshops are available as an addon service.
When will I get access to the course?
Instant access by selecting Enrol now and paying online. You will receive an email with your access details. For group bookings and bookings not completed online you will receive your access details within one working day.
Can I purchase online for groups of people?
Yes. You can select Enrol now and increase the Quantity on the shopping cart page. When you complete your online purchase you will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to enrol your group.
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