ADL 121 - E-Learning: Principles and Practice

Delivery Options Online

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Learn about the field of e-learning and the principles, philosophies, models, approaches, technologies, and delivery modes used by practitioners of e-learning. Explore the various needs that e-learning practices can meet and the best ways to effectively implement e-learning to meet those needs.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Identify support for e-learning within the organizational culture
Specify the skills needed by the organization in order to engage successfully in e-learning
Evaluate learning needs that could be met with a Web based learning environment
Analyse the project risk of implementing or not implementing e-learning
Analyze the comparative strengths and weakness of e-learning platforms and other technology tools as they apply to the goal of meeting given learning needs
Determine e-Learning benchmarks to include in the evaluation of an e-learning project
Develop a business case for e-learning

Notes

Students should expect to spend five to seven hours on coursework each week.

Prerequisites

BMC 352 Learning Online
(or BMC 152 Learning Online or Learning Online Waiver)

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s)

Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education : Optional Courses
Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising : Optional Courses
Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning : e-Learning Specialization Courses
Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning : Optional Courses
e-Learning Certificate : Core Courses

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ADL 121 - 030

21 Apr 2020

Online

Available

Online

Apr 21, 2020 to Jun 29, 2020

40.0

Online

Flat Fee non-credit

$625.00

CE 5% Bundle Discount

Reading List / Textbook

No textbook required. All materials will be provided online.

Section Notes

Prerequisite: BMC 352 Learning Online

It is not possible to register online for this course until you have successfully completed BMC 352 Learning Online or have completed the Learning Online Waiver.

If you are enrolled in a section of BMC 352 that will be completed before this course begins, you may enrol for this course by calling 403.220.2866.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

There are two live sessions using Adobe Connect scheduled during the course (one is optional to attend, the other is mandatory). A USB headset with an attached microphone is strongly recommended for these sessions.

One assignment requires you to give a presentation to fellow learners during an Adobe Connect session. To complete the assignment, you will need access to a headset with a microphone.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students who register on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.