eLearning Developer

Program Overview

The eLearning Developer program at St. Lawrence College equips students with the skills and knowledge to create engaging online learning materials. Through a combination of practical and theoretical courses, students learn instructional design principles, eLearning tools, and project management techniques. Graduates are prepared for careers in eLearning development, instructional design, and related fields. The program is offered online, providing flexibility for students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

eLearning Developer - St Lawrence College

Overview

The eLearning Developer program at St. Lawrence College is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to develop engaging and effective online learning materials. The program focuses on both the practical aspects of eLearning development and the pedagogical principles that underpin it. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in a variety of industries, including education, training, and corporate sectors.

Objectives

• Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create high-quality online learning materials.
• Understand the principles of instructional design and apply them to the development of online learning environments.
• Gain experience working with various eLearning tools and technologies.
• Develop strong communication and teamwork skills.

Program Description

The eLearning Developer program is a two-year, online program consisting of five required courses. The first course, HTML Introduction, provides students with the foundational knowledge of HTML, the building block of web pages. Subsequent courses, eLearning Tools, Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility for Online Learning, Instructional Design for Online Learning, Learning Management Systems Platforms, Multimedia for eLearning Design, and Managing an eLearning Project, delve deeper into the specific skills and knowledge required for eLearning development.

Outline:

The eLearning Developer program consists of five required courses:

• HTML Introduction (CSDU 46): This course provides students with the basics of creating web pages with graphics and links, using tables, controlling page layout, and adding pre-written JavaScript.
• eLearning Tools (CSDU 250): This course focuses on the selection and use of appropriate eLearning tools for developing online learning materials.
Students gain hands-on experience with current web-based tools through the process of analyzing learner needs, obtaining input from subject matter experts, and selecting and using the right tool.
• Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility for Online Learning (CSDU 253): This course introduces students to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how to apply them to online learning materials.
Students also learn about relevant accessibility laws and how to ensure AODA compliance for all online content.
• Instructional Design for Online Learning (CSSE 88): This course provides students with a foundation in learning and instructional design theories and models.
Students learn how to analyze learner needs and develop a design plan for a specific instructional approach.
• Learning Management Systems Platforms (CSSE 91): This course introduces students to Learning Management Systems (LMS) and the tools available within them.
Students explore the importance of well-designed templates and ease of navigation, and develop a module in an LMS platform to demonstrate a key learning outcome.
• Multimedia for eLearning Design (CSSL 96): This course emphasizes the importance of catering to various learning styles in online education.
Students learn best practices and skills in audio, video, and graphic design and create a short learning unit that demonstrates their understanding. Students also learn about copyright law as it pertains to educational use of materials.
• Managing an eLearning Project (CSSL 95): This course emphasizes the importance of communication, teamwork, leadership, and project management in eLearning development.

Assessment:

The assessment methods used in the eLearning Developer program vary depending on the course. However, some common assessment methods include assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects.

Teaching:

The eLearning Developer program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in eLearning development and instructional design. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and online collaboration tools.

Careers:

Graduates of the eLearning Developer program are prepared for a variety of careers in the field of eLearning development. Some potential career paths include:

• eLearning Developer
• Instructional Designer
• Learning Specialist
• eLearning Consultant
• eLearning Course Author
• Training Specialist Author
• Learning & Development Specialist
• Training Content Developer

Other:

The eLearning Developer program is offered online, providing flexibility for students who are unable to attend classes on campus.

Notes:

• The program start date is May, January, or September.
• The program length is two years, with a maximum of five years to complete the program.
• The program is delivered online, part-time.