An introduction to the principles of designing instructional materials and to instructional communication theory and techniques. Topics include objectives, student characteristics, media selection, communication variables, message design, and systematic evaluation.
In this course, the student obtains the knowledge and skills required to perform each step in the instructional development process. Students progress through an instructional design model and develop a project on a topic of their choice.
To demonstrate mastery, students will attach a final copy of the instructional design project (deliverables 1-7).