This course will ensure that training personnel have the skills to develop eLearning courses. It starts by outlining the common elements of common instructional design models and summarizing the common elements of eLearning development. Then each element is explored and practiced to gain practical skills in eLearning development. This includes creating an organizational needs assessment; writing measurable learning objectives; determining assessment types; creating a rubric for an eLearning assignments; using Universal Design for Learning, supporting LGBTQ2+ learners, accessibility standards, and media standards; establishing eLearning activities; creating a storyboard; choosing an eLearning authoring tool and LMS; and evaluating at each level of Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation, including determining return on expectation for impact evaluation.

This course provides participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of UDL and the UDL guidelines as an educational framework; the purpose and rationale for UDL; and how to recognize and apply UDL in practice. During the workshop, you will engage in hands-on activities and discussions to explore practical strategies and techniques for implementing UDL in their classrooms.