Managing and Developing eLearning Projects: A Course (v.1 - Fall 2023)

Abstract

"Managing and Developing eLearning Projects" is a dynamic 12-week course offered by the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University, inaugurated in September 2023. This course is designed as an elective for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies program. Learn more about the program here: https://education.ontariotechu.ca/undergraduate/ba-four-year.php

This course aims to build essential skills in managing and developing eLearning projects. The curriculum focuses on forming a deep understanding of eLearning project lifecycles, including an exploration of eLearning authoring tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and project management tools. Through a practical, experiential learning approach, students engage with various resource repositories to develop a learner-centric educational resource. The final project applies to educational or workplace settings, prioritizes user experience, and meets industry standards for accessibility.

The course is designed to be delivered in an innovative online format that combines asynchronous and synchronous elements to enhance learning flexibility. This Open Educational Resource includes a detailed course description, learning objectives, assignments with rubrics, and a comprehensive 12-week topic outline featuring analysis questions, readings, synthesis questions, and H5P Knowledge Checks.

Materials are available in a Word document and an exported Canvas file format, allowing versatile delivery options to cater to different teaching and learning preferences.