EDU 654: Developing and Implementing e-Learning Systems

Overview

E-learning systems deal with open, flexible, and distributed learning environments. The delivery of e-learning requires an integrated technology system of hardware, software, and human resources. A successful e-learning system therefore involves a systemic process of planning, design, development, evaluation, and implementation of meaningful learning environment where learning is fostered and supported.

Each stage of the e-learning process requires thoughtful analysis and investigation of how to use the Internet's attributes and resources in concert with instructional design principles. It also requires analysis of issues critical to various dimensions of online learning environments: pedagogical, technological, interface design, evaluation, management, resource support, ethical, and institutional.

There are numerous factors within each dimension of the e-learning environment and many of these factors are systemically interrelated and interdependent. A systemic understanding of these factors can help us create and deliver effective e-learning programs. In this course, you will focus on defining the comprehensive e-learning systems necessary to attain the desired education goals.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify benefits and obstacles to success including various dimensions of e-learning environment.
• Identify administrative, academic, and student support services for e-learning.
• Assess the instructional setting to define technology infrastructure and hardware-software requirements.
• Articulate select instructional approaches and evaluation strategies for e-learning.
• Explain ethical and legal considerations in e-learning.
• Plan for resource support services and management of e-learning.
• Generate a plan for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an e-learning system.

Required Texts
EDU 654 texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore