Organizational Training and Instructional Design

For the traditional and online educator or trainer in all types of organizations, this program provides instruction theory and applied basics to effectively teach and train.

Program Competencies:

• Identify key concepts and principles important in effective online program design
• Create, manage, implement, and market online educational programs
• Explore adult learning theories and models for instruction delivery and application to distance education
• Critically evaluate online education processes while constructing your own philosophy and perspectives

OTL520 The Adult and Nontraditional Learner: Introduction to adult and nontraditional learners; current theory, research, and practice relating to various nontraditional student populations are examined. .

OTL531 Models of Instructional Delivery: Examination and analysis of historical and contemporary models for delivery of instruction. Focus on applications of instructional methods in the virtual classroom, as well as other distributed learning models.

OTL540 Instructional Theory and Design Principles: Introduction to instructional system design theories and models used in distance learning settings. Practical emphasis on application of these theories to effective course design.

OTL570 Program Planning and Development: Establishing online learning programs for adult and nontraditional learners. Focus on research, strategic and business planning, development, and evaluation.