Module 1 Course Orientation

Welcome to Learning Module 1

The objectives of today's lesson are to: 

  • Explain EDAH5413 overview.
  • Understand course process.
  • Get acquainted with class homepage.
  • Understand course requirements and policy.
    • Expected time for learning activity: 120 minutes

    Welcome to EDAH 5413 Design and Delivery of Distance Education Programs!!!

    This is Doo Hun Lim, your instructor for this course.

    In this first learning module, I'd like to explain the course overview and several important rules and procedures for you to successfully take this course.

    I hope you can enjoy this totally online course throughout the semester!

    Course Description

    This course is intended to provide students with an overview of pedagogical considerations and applications for the design and delivery of education and training at a distance. Students will learn about some of the issues specific to distance education and training, how to incorporate learning theories and sound instructional design principles to promote deeper learning, and tools and technologies to develop and deliver distance learning and training.

    Textbook

    • Required: Designing the Online Learning Experience: Evidence-Based Principles and Strategies (2021) by Simone C. O. Conceicao & Les L. Howles (ISBN: 1620368358)(available from online vendors)
    • Recommended: Sustaining Distance Training by Zane L. Berge (available from online bookstores or online vendors)

    Computer hardware and software requirements

    This course will incorporate many web-based delivery methods and requires specific computer hardware and software. For hardware requirements, you need to have an access to any networked computer either by modem, DSL, or Intranet (like campus network). The minimum speed of the computer processor must be Pentium 800Mhz.

    For software requirements, you need to know how to use the following Internet software:

      • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher version
      • Web browser plug-ins such as Real Player, Flash, Shockwave, etc.
      • Any email program supports file attachment (such as Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.)
      • PowerPoint
      • Microsoft Word
      • Some graphics editing program (Paint, Photoshop)

    Learning objectives of the course

    • Describe major learning theories for distance learning.
    • Explain effective learning principles for distance learning.
    • Develop cognitive and collaborative strategies for distance learning.
    • Develop motivational strategies for distance learning.
    • Analyze learner's characteristics and learning style for distance learning.
    • Specify learning content through content analysis.
    • Develop instructional development plan for distance learning.
    • Create learning content for distance learning.
    • Select effective message design principles for distance learning.
    • Master basic functions of web content development tools.
    • Embed interactive learning activities into distance learning.
    • Describe major functions of learning and content management systems.
    • Evaluate distance learning programs.
    • Develop a distance learning module.

    Grading

    Grading will be based upon your class participation, assignments, quizzes, and personal project.

    Each assignment will be graded and reported to you online. You should use your pin number (individual pin number will be assigned later) to identify your grade from the Links area of the class homepage.

    The total possible points from this class are 200:

    • A = 181-200
    • B = 161-180
    • C = 141-160
    • D = 121-140
    • F = 120 or less

    Learning module page navigation

    First, to learn how to use the class homepage, read the Student Help section of the Desire2Learn homepage.

    To navigate through the learning modules, follow below instruction:

    • This icon  in the bottom right floating menu is to go to the next section of the learning module.
    • This icon  is to go to the previous section of the learning module.
    • This icon  is to go to top of the page.
    • This icon is to go to the next page.
    • This icon is to go back to the previous page.
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