Alyssa - what do you mean by open university? Other than a formal university program, I consider this community to be the best at advancing my e-learning skills. I also spend a lot of time on sites like Six Revisions and A List Apart for usability and design education. What is it exactly you're trying to learn more about? Perhaps I can recommend something more specific.
Again, not quite sure what you are looking for, however, late last year I participated in the first pilot of this course in the UK, bit which had a Europe-wide audience.
I know they are running one currently, and it may well be worth contacting iEducate. I have worked for 12+ years in eLearningm, and it was EXTREMELY useful for me, both as a way of checking I was still on the right course (excuse the pun...), and also to introduce / update me with newer concepts that I had perhaps forgotten (podcasting being one example).
Thank you for our responses! Sorry, what I meant by open university is an online program I can take that would help me develop my skills. All your suggestions look great. Thanks again, Alyssa.
I too am new to e learning with no formal qualifications so I'm also looking for a course to get some accreditation. I'm guessing you're in Australia as I had a look at Open University as well. I didn't find anything that grabbed me greatly.
I'm not really sure what level you are looking for but I'm in Sydney and I've found 2 courses which seem to be ok.
Macquarie University has a few different Post Grad Education Courses which can be done by distance they aren't e learning specific but you can specialise
I think the best university if the Articulate University--aka Articulate community. I really believe this site will teach you more than any formal schooling can. Spend an hour or two on this site reading all the blogs and posts--or search whatever question you have on Google and add the word "articulate" next to it. This strategy works wonders for me. I don't think there was a single question that I had that wasn't already discussed on this site.
I agree with Jay - the "Articulate University" has been incredidle for ideas and learning not just about how to get the best out of the software - but also about instructional strategies and all sorts of other e-learning stuff. I completed a postgrad a few years back in ICT and Education and it was largely theoretical and whilst some of it was useful I'm not sure how much of it I use in my day to day elearning design work and how much it helped me master my e-learning skills. In a nutshell, for me the best way to master e-learning skills is to get designing on the job. Photographers tend to say they're only as good as the photo they took - I think this is the same for e-learning design - you're only as good as the last course you designed.
I too am new to e learning with no formal qualifications so I'm also looking for a course to get some accreditation. I'm guessing you're in Australia as I had a look at Open University as well. I didn't find anything that grabbed me greatly.
I'm not really sure what level you are looking for but I'm in Sydney and I've found 2 courses which seem to be ok.
Macquarie University has a few different Post Grad Education Courses which can be done by distance they aren't e learning specific but you can specialise
I am currently a student at Athabasca University. The classes are academically challenging and provide helpful theoretical as well as real world relevant information. The full program is the Masters in Distance Education but you can also take a Diploma in Instructional Design. I would recommend this program to anyone. Be prepared though, online study requires self discipline, organization and self motivation.
Thank you everyone! I would be looking at a bachelors program in Instructional Design. I have had a look at most of your suggestions and they are all Post-Grad. Any recommendations for bachelors programs? I did some online research and there is one at Walden University.
@Cynthia - I finished a Masters level degree in Education with a specialty in Instructional Design for Online Learning. It was an online degree program and very academically challenging. Would I do it over again...maybe not. I like to develop content and could have used some classes in learning theory, but the program needed more focus on practical application. This site has helped me to understand how to develop the content through the use of different tools. I understand we need to follow a model (ex: ADDIE) but the most frustration to me in this rapid elearning arena is how does all of the technical stuff work?? What programs to use, what works well together, etc.
This whole area is challenging! I learn so many new things everyday!
I am currently a student at Athabasca University. The classes are academically challenging and provide helpful theoretical as well as real world relevant information. The full program is the Masters in Distance Education but you can also take a Diploma in Instructional Design. I would recommend this program to anyone. Be prepared though, online study requires self discipline, organization and self motivation.
Good luck
Hi Please can you help me to start the Diploma in Instructional Design. Thanks
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Alyssa - what do you mean by open university? Other than a formal university program, I consider this community to be the best at advancing my e-learning skills. I also spend a lot of time on sites like Six Revisions and A List Apart for usability and design education. What is it exactly you're trying to learn more about? Perhaps I can recommend something more specific.
Alyssa,
Again, not quite sure what you are looking for, however, late last year I participated in the first pilot of this course in the UK, bit which had a Europe-wide audience.
I know they are running one currently, and it may well be worth contacting iEducate. I have worked for 12+ years in eLearningm, and it was EXTREMELY useful for me, both as a way of checking I was still on the right course (excuse the pun...), and also to introduce / update me with newer concepts that I had perhaps forgotten (podcasting being one example).
Good luck.
Bruce
Thank you for our responses! Sorry, what I meant by open university is an online program I can take that would help me develop my skills. All your suggestions look great. Thanks again, Alyssa.
Hi Alyssa,
I too am new to e learning with no formal qualifications so I'm also looking for a course to get some accreditation. I'm guessing you're in Australia as I had a look at Open University as well. I didn't find anything that grabbed me greatly.
I'm not really sure what level you are looking for but I'm in Sydney and I've found 2 courses which seem to be ok.
I'd be interested to know if you find anything better!
Happy hunting,
Kat
I think the best university if the Articulate University--aka Articulate community. I really believe this site will teach you more than any formal schooling can. Spend an hour or two on this site reading all the blogs and posts--or search whatever question you have on Google and add the word "articulate" next to it. This strategy works wonders for me. I don't think there was a single question that I had that wasn't already discussed on this site.
I agree with Jay - the "Articulate University" has been incredidle for ideas and learning not just about how to get the best out of the software - but also about instructional strategies and all sorts of other e-learning stuff. I completed a postgrad a few years back in ICT and Education and it was largely theoretical and whilst some of it was useful I'm not sure how much of it I use in my day to day elearning design work and how much it helped me master my e-learning skills. In a nutshell, for me the best way to master e-learning skills is to get designing on the job. Photographers tend to say they're only as good as the photo they took - I think this is the same for e-learning design - you're only as good as the last course you designed.
Happy designing.
Hi Kat,
Check out these links, they may be of interest and are based in Australia
http://www.bonlinelearning.com.au/master-elearning.html
http://www.bonlinelearning.com.au/articulate.html
Cheers
Ruth
I am currently a student at Athabasca University. The classes are academically challenging and provide helpful theoretical as well as real world relevant information. The full program is the Masters in Distance Education but you can also take a Diploma in Instructional Design. I would recommend this program to anyone. Be prepared though, online study requires self discipline, organization and self motivation.
Good luck
Thank you everyone! I would be looking at a bachelors program in Instructional Design. I have had a look at most of your suggestions and they are all Post-Grad. Any recommendations for bachelors programs? I did some online research and there is one at Walden University.
@Cynthia - I finished a Masters level degree in Education with a specialty in Instructional Design for Online Learning. It was an online degree program and very academically challenging. Would I do it over again...maybe not. I like to develop content and could have used some classes in learning theory, but the program needed more focus on practical application. This site has helped me to understand how to develop the content through the use of different tools. I understand we need to follow a model (ex: ADDIE) but the most frustration to me in this rapid elearning arena is how does all of the technical stuff work?? What programs to use, what works well together, etc.
This whole area is challenging! I learn so many new things everyday!
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Hi Please can you help me to start the Diploma in Instructional Design. Thanks
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