II - Developing Online Course Content
Course Information
II - Developing Online Course Content
Synopsis
This course is offered as a resource only. Employee are invited to work through the materials on their own; this is not a facilitated course.Course Overview
Please note: refer to the Online Learning Design and Delivery Certificate in AC Online for the facilitated, credentialed program.
Developing effective online course content is essential for learner success. When a course is pedagogically sound and created using online design principles and learner engagement strategies, it boosts the overall learning experience. In EDU2001 you learned that a high-quality online course must:
- accommodate diverse learner needs and styles
- link theory with practice
- be developed using a learning design model
- make use of a variety of media tools to enhance learner engagement
- be interactive promote accessibility and inclusivity
- employ the universal design for learning (UDL) framework
- offer flexible engagement opportunities so learners can have a more customized experience
Therefore, your approach to developing successful online course content must foster the learner’s active role in the learning process. This module builds on your existing knowledge of learning theory which will be used to leverage your talent for developing engaging online course content.