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"This course is 6 modules but 8 weeks long. By the end of this course you will have a completed Course Design Document (CDD), a completely designed support piece of instruction, and a reflection paper. There is quite a bit of reading in this course but they are all very important. I think that you will find the text easy to read and with good examples.
As you know, Module 1 addresses the questions: what is Instructional design and what are the competencies needed?
In Module 2 we begin to conduct a front-end analysis which we continue through Module 3. This is a very important step in the ID process. Have you ever been to a training workshop where you were completely bored because the content was too entry-level for you? Did you felt that you could’ve taught the class? Clearly, the trainer didn’t do a good job of their front-end analysis. You can avoid a lot of costly mistakes by taking the time to conduct a solid front-end analysis.
In Module 4 we will discuss multiple learning theories that are important fundamentals of good instructional design. You will be exposed to a variety of learning theories and will be able to employ several of them in your designs. Module 5 tackles writing goals and objectives. While this may sound easy, most people find that writing good performance objectives is challenging. But, doing so is a vitally important skill. In this module you will perform a goal analysis, task analysis or performance analysis (depending upon which is appropriate for your topic). You will work with a partner in Module 5 to give each other feedback on your objectives. This module spans two weeks to give you plenty of time to write your objectives and work with your partner.
Once you have outlined your course, in module 6 you will actually develop instructional content and learn about basic visual design principles. It is also in this module that you will finalize your portfolio project and write your reflection paper."