SURFING THROUGH NOISE

OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF REGIS UNIVERSITY DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Phase 1: Pre-Development

• Prepare SMEs for course development process

• Provide tools/job aids for course development process and introduction to instructional design

• Review workbook with SMEs (to be completed before initial "Conceptualization and Design" meeting)

• Establish timeline for deliverables

Phase 2: Conceptualization and Design

• Introduce the tools and templates and develop schemas for use; this includes Universal Design Standards to be met.

• Conceptualize the sequence and brainstorm effective strategies

• Secure commitment of all stakeholders

• Envision the basic structure, learning outcomes, and general course content

• Identify additional resources required

Phase 3: Content Development

• Deliver final course documents to production in clean, proofread, final-draft format complete with special instructions for graphics, multimedia, and other supplemental components

• Begin multimedia development as much as possible

• Introduce the production team into the process

• Ensure Universal Design Standards are met

Phase 4: Production

• Develop a production plan and assign resources

• Prepare web, multimedia and graphical content for final review

Phase 5: Quality Assurance and Course Close-out

• Ensure usability and navigability of all components

• Prepare course for sectioning

Phase 6: Summative Evaluation

• Assess learning effectiveness including content, multimedia, and technology; course may be modified accordingly

• Revise Facilitator Guide as needed

• Ensure course files properly archived

• Make recommendations for future changes or updates