Module 7: Building the Course
In this module, you move into the development phase of your instructional design process. You will explore the types of media that can be included in online courses and accessibility issues to consider. Then you will discover visual design principles and examine content layout techniques. Finally, you will analyze various course authoring tool options used to build course content.
At the completion of this Module, you will be able to:
- Describe the major components of the instructional design process.
- Evaluate and select potential content and resources for inclusion in an online course.
- Determine appropriate visual design principles to maximize course usability and accessibility.
- Prepare an online course for implementation using various multimedia, authoring, and delivery tools.
- Generalize course content to reflect how the multicultural, special-needs and gifted, and other diverse populations within classrooms have their needs met by the application of the skills, strategies, and knowledge gained in this course.
- Reflect continuously on personal expertise, using the knowledge and skills associated with this course, and use these insights actively as the basis for ongoing professional growth.
- Work collaboratively to share knowledge, skills, and experiences; refine understanding of content; give and receive feedback; and improve expertise.