Summary of LDT 816: Practical E-LearningCourse Design, Facilitation and Assessment

LDT 816: Practical E-LearningCourse Design, Facilitation and Assessment

Course Purpose

The "E-Learning Design, Facilitation, and Assessment" course is designed to provide educators, instructional designers, and training professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to create, facilitate, and assess effective e-learning experiences. Over a series of structured modules, the course delves into the core principles of e-learning, emphasizing learner engagement, innovative design, and robust assessment strategies. You will explore foundational e-learning concepts, understand diverse learner needs, design multimedia-rich interactive modules, and apply emerging technologies to create impactful e-learning environments. The course also focuses on addressing inclusivity, accessibility, and ethical considerations while fostering the adoption of best practices. Through a combination of hands-on activities, reflective practices, and collaborative projects, you will gain the expertise necessary to implement and evaluate e-learning solutions tailored to their professional contexts. This course culminates in a final project where participants showcase their knowledge and creativity, presenting innovative e-learning tools aligned with current trends and technologies. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to design and deliver transformative e-learning experiences that meet the demands of modern educational landscapes.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO1. Discuss the key principles and
theories of e-learning course design, facilitation, and assessment.

CLO2. Demonstrate e-learning principles in course design, facilitation and
assessed

CLO3. Design e-learning course modules, facilitation strategies, and
assessment tools in your discipline area

CLO4. Develop the designed tools to
showcase the current trends and emerging technologies in e-learning and the
best practices

Course Content

Introduction to E-learning Fundamentals: Overview of e-learning concepts and terminology; Benefits and
challenges of e-learning; Pedagogical theories and principles in e-learning.

Understanding Learners in the Online
Environment: Characteristics of online learners; Strategies for engaging
and motivating online learners; Addressing diversity and inclusivity in online
courses.

Course Design Principles:
Understanding instructional design models; Learning objectives and outcomes
alignment; Designing effective learning activities and assessments.

E-learning Tools and Technologies:
Introduction to Learning Management Systems (LMS); Multimedia tools for
e-learning (videos, audio, interactive content); Collaboration tools and
communication platforms for online teaching.

Creating Interactive E-learning Content: Designing multimedia-rich
e-learning modules; Incorporating interactivity and learner engagement
strategies; Adapting content for different learning styles and preferences.

Facilitating Online Learning: Techniques
for facilitating online discussions and activities; Establishing an online
presence as an instructor; Providing timely feedback and support to online
learners.

Assessing Learning in the
Online Environment: Types of assessments in e-learning (formative,
summative, authentic); Creating effective online assessments (quizzes,
assignments, projects); Strategies for ensuring assessment integrity and
authenticity.

Implementing E-learning
Best Practices: Quality assurance and continuous improvement in e-learning;
Accessibility considerations for online courses; Legal and ethical issues in
e-learning (copyright, privacy, data security).

Emerging Trends and Innovations in E-learning: Mobile learning and
responsive design; Gamification and game-based learning; Adaptive learning
technologies and personalized learning experiences.

Application Project: Course Design, Facilitation, Assessment and
Digitization of learning material.