Postgraduate Diploma in Instructional Design

Course of Study:         EDID6506: Issues, Trends, Innovations and                                                Research in Instructional Design, Instructional                                          Technology and Distance Education

Level:                          Post Graduate

Prerequisite:              None

Introduction: 

The course will allow you to explore the past, present, and future of the fields of instructional design, instructional technology, and distance education.  This course is a wonderful concept of learning and doing.

Description:

• Exploration of the impact texting has on literacy

• Identification and exploration of the issues and challenges in teaching and learning with technology

• Identification and exploration of ways to promote and encourage innovation in education

• Exploration into the notion that a teacher must be present for learning to occur

• Examination of media vs method

• Introduction to simulations/games.

• Examination of simulations and games

• Examination of the future directions in Instructional Technology and Distance Education

• Examination of an emerging trend or issue in the field of Instructional Design and Technology

• Investigation into CSCLs [computer-supported collaborative learning] 

• Creation of a brief learning unit using ‘NEW MEDIA’, that can be used in your environment 

• creation of a website using a host e.g. Weebly

• Designing of a project prospectus; ‘

• Creation of a futurist report in the field of Instructional Design and Technology