The following is a guide to the weekly readings schedule for participants in my Instructional Systems Design course.

Weeks 1-3

Course Topics: Getting Started with Instructional Design in Distance Education, Needs Analysis, Content Analysis and Student Assessment

Everyday ID eBook sections: Introduction, Getting Started, and Assess

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Adding a Human Touch, Right From the Start
• Chapter 2: What do Instructional Designers Do?
• Chapter 3: ADDIE: A Framework for Exploring ID
• Chapter 4: Other ISD Models
• Chapter 5: Needs Assessment Models
• Chapter 6: Outcomes and Objectives
• Course Activity: Sharing Instructor Welcome Videos
• Course Activity: Keeping an ID Project Journal
• Course Activity: Needs Assessment and Proposal (Instructional Systems Design Course)

Also check out:

• Chapter 18: Creating Instructional Videos

Note — I strongly recommend reviewing the chapters Adding a Human Touch, Right From the Start, and Creating Instructional Videos BEFORE creating and sharing your instructor welcome videos!

Weeks 5-8

Course Topics: Pre-Planning: Blueprinting and Design, Planning Resources: Multimedia and Digital Interactions, Meeting Learner Needs: CoI and Cognitive Load, Addressing Quality Assurance (User Interface and Accessibility)

Everyday ID eBook Sections: Design, Develop, and Evaluate

• Chapter 7: Theories and Models of Online Learning
• Chapter 8: The Zombie of Instructional Design: Learning Styles
• Chapter 9: Pre-Planning and Design
• Chapter 10: Meaningful and Engaging
• Chapter 14: Developing a Plan of Attack – Storyboarding or Blueprinting
• Chapter 17: Accessibility in Online Learning
• Chapter 24: Peer Feedback for Quality Assurance
• Course Activity: Preparing an ID Project Blueprint or Storyboard

Also check out:

• Chapter 20: Transforming Storyboards into Reality
• Chapter 21: Creating Your Own Courses in Canvas
• Chapter 22: Tips and Tricks for Working in Other Platforms

Weeks 9-11

Course Topics: ISD Peer Reviews and Revisions, Finalizing Module Development, and Pilot Testing

Everyday ID eBook Sections: Design, Develop, and Evaluate

• Chapter 23: Pilot Testing
• Course Activity: Pilot Testing
• Chapter 24: Peer Feedback for Quality Assurance

Weeks 12-13

Course Topics: Data Analysis and Reflection, and Looking Forward

Everyday ID eBook Sections: Evaluate

• Chapter 24: Peer Feedback for Quality Assurance
• Chapter 25: Using Student Feedback and Rubrics to Guide Reflection
• Course Activity: Reflecting on Feedback and Future ID Needs