From the course: How to Create an Engaging Online Learning Environment
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Applying instructional design
From the course: How to Create an Engaging Online Learning Environment
Applying instructional design
I discovered instructional design and the potential of using educational technology to enhance learning as a new instructor who decided to improve student outcomes. As a result, I became an instructional designer because I wanted to transform learning experiences. In this lesson, I'll explain how to incorporate instructional design in your online course so you can create the best learning experience for your learners. Instructional design is a systematic process for creating learning experiences that meets the needs of your learners. There are two reasons to apply instructional design to your course design process. One reason is because it optimizes learning outcomes that help identify the goals of the course with tasks and skills learners will accomplish. Instructional design helps guide the learning to ensure the goals of the course are met. Therefore, a strategic instructional design process involves five vital steps during implementation. The first step is to analyze learners…
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