Teaching Techniques – Online Course Designing

                                      

                        We all know that the established reason for the development of an online course design is that it helps us to promote interaction, encourages the students to engage, motivates learners and most importantly, it proves that learning is easier said than done. Developing an online course can prove to be a challenging task if the designer tries to modify the face-to-face course format.

A renowned instructional/course designer, Debbie Morrison, defined instructional designing as “Instructional design is creating an environment for learning by structuring content and creating activities that engage students and facilitate meaningful learning”. It is also critical to understand that the crux of instructional designing lies in the fact that it supports learning more than it supports the process of teaching. Skilled and experienced designers may not be the instructors themselves but they collaborate with the subject experts to create an environment which contribute to a rich and effective learning experience for the students.

Why do we need an instructional design?

Many people think that with the vast and unlimited information existing on the web has made it possible for everyone to read and learn anything and adjust it in a way which is relevant to their studies. They think that there is no need for a model and the ones which exist are outdated. However, the reality couldn’t be more different. In the next post we shall focus on the liability of the instructional design formats and how they have helped to bring about a positive change.

McMillan University recognizes and appreciates fully, the principles and process of instructional design. Students at McMillan University find the course deigns very flexible and interactive.