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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Design and Facilitation of E-Learning Course’s layout are made keeping in mind the welfare of the teachers, students, and practitioners of the e-learning system. The design facets of Instructional design are built according to the need of the aspiring learners so that they can acquaint them easily. This course will cover the methods, techniques, and skills which are required to design useful e-learning solutions. 

The candidate will learn about theories, principles, etc which are in use presently. Acquire firm knowledge to design effective e-learning interactions which help in increasing the learning capability and prove helpful in cost-cutting as well.

Swayam Design and Facilitation of E-Learning Course is an apt course for learners seeking an efficient teaching education. The course time duration is 12 weeks.

This course can be taken up by individuals looking to build a career in either the teaching firm or as an instructional designer. The candidates will get to learn from video programs, through informative web sources, ppt/pdf contents, and also from teacher interaction.

Swayam charges no fee to enrol or study the Design and Facilitation of E-Learning Course, but to acquire the certificate, the learner is mandatorily required to pay the certification fee and appear in the offline examination being conducted at an exam center.

The Highlights

  • No charges for enrollment or studying
  • Experienced instructors to teach learners.

Important dates

Course Commencement Date

Start Date : 01 Jan, 2025

Programme Offerings

  • Local chapters
  • Assignment & Practice Papers
  • Peer-to-peer Project Reviews
  • community support
  • Receive University Credit Transfers
  • Offline Examinations.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
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Eligibility Criteria

The Design and Facilitation of E-Learning Course by Swayam is appropriate for individuals who want to see themselves as a teacher in the e-learning profession or as an instructional designer. The intended audience for this course is diploma students who have an elementary knowledge of techniques currently used in e-learning. Join this course to give a decent upliftment to your resume. Furthermore, considering that it is a teaching-oriented course, it would be helpful if you are a B.Ed graduate.

Certificate Qualifying Details

For attaining the Design and Facilitation of E-Learning Course, in the assignment, a 25 percent average score is required. For the final exam, a 75 percent average score is to be met. To get certified, the candidate must attain 10/25 in assignments and 30/75 in exams.

What you will learn

Teaching skills

Once the course gets completed, the candidate will get a clear understanding of design theories of instructional design and have an idea about all the current methodology being used in the e-learning environment. Below are mentioned some basic topics which will be cleared to the learner by the end of this course:

  • Basic understanding of e-learning
  • Theories of e-learning
  • Connectivism
  • Behaviourism
  • Instructional design
  • Constructivism
  • Cognitive load theory
  • Dick and Carey model
  • ASSURE model
  • 4C-ID model
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Collaborative learning
  • Bloom's taxonomy
  • Technology analysis
  • Concept mapping
  • Collaborative learning
  • R2D2 model
  • Online tutoring
  • Case studies

Who it is for

This certification course of Design and Facilitation of E-Learning is usually suitable for diploma holders who know the basics of the e-learning techniques and want to enter the teaching field. Candidates who will get extra advantages after enrolling in this course are –

  • Teachers
  • Professional instructional designers 
  • Human resource professional

Admission Details

For learning and enrolling in this course, no specific fees are to be given.

Application Details

No fee is charged at Swayam to get enrolment or to learn this course but to get a certification in this course, a fee is to be paid for the certification examination.

The method to enter and sign up for the in-person certification exam in Swayam is very easy and uncomplicated. Here is the step by step procedure which the candidate would need to abide by to get himself registered for the exam–

Step 1: Firstly, the candidate is supposed to log in and then write the compulsory details, for example, the vital info about his university, his address specifics, uploading a photo, and his signature.

Step 2: Choose the course which the candidate wants to learn and register himself in.

Step 3: A certain state, date of the examination, course and the suitable city for a center to be assigned in should be chosen.

Step 4: Minimum 3 alternatives are to be provided for the exam centers.

Step 5: At least 10 students should have opted for a city for a center to be assigned over there. Hence, the students should fill the form according to that.

Step 6: Go on the “Add a course to cart” button and if you have to check for any mistake you can also review your details through the “Preview Cart” option.

Step 7: Entered details should be reviewed before proceeding to the checkout page.

Step 8: To edit your details you can go on the preview page. After making all the needed adjustments you can go on the “Preview and Checkout” button.

Step 9: You can pay the fee in the next step.

Step 10: Pay the fee through the given payment options.

Step 11: For attaining the payment receipt, the student can go to the Course detail button.

Step 12: For more information, the applicant can check the website. A mail will be sent with an attached hall ticket.

The Syllabus

Foundations of Learning
  • Define e-learning;
  • Understand the learning and Instructions;&
  • Describe the learning theories.

Foundations of Learning (cont..)
  • Behaviorism
  • Schools of Thoughts: Cognitivism
  • Schools of Thoughts:  Constructivism
  • Schools of Thoughts: Connectivism

Instructional Design Models and Theories
  • Overview of Instructional Design
  • Cognitive Load Theory
  • Cognitive Flexibility Theory

Instructional Design Models and Theories (cont..)
  • 4C-ID Model
  • ASSURE Model
  • ADDIE Model
  • Dick and Carey Model
  • Collaborative Learning

Instructional Design Models and Theories (cont..)
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Scenario-Based Learning
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • Top Down and Bottom up models in curriculum Development

Instructional Design Processes
  • Blooms Taxonomy
  • Gagne’s Nine principles of ID
  • Learners and Learning Styles

Instructional Design Processes(cont..)
  • Vygotsky: Language of thought
  • Banner-Memory and learning
  • Learning Objectives

Computer Mediated Communication
  • Concept Mapping
  • Tools for Concept Mapping 
  • Technology Analysis for e-Learning

Collaborative Learning
  • Synchronous Online Learning and Tools for Synchronous Learning 
  • Asynchronous Online Learning and Tools for Asynchronous Learning

Collaborative Learning(cont..)
  • Instructional support for collaborative learning 
  • Evaluation of Learning 
  • Structuring the online course

Activities of Online Learning
  • Online Tutoring: Skills and Competencies of Online Tutors
  • e-Moderating, The Five Stage Model for Online moderation
  • R2D2 (Read, Reflect, Display, Do) Model

Activities for Online Learning (cont..)
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Case studies

Evaluation process

The applicant has to give an offline examination conducted at an exam center assigned to him. To achieve the certification by justified and correct means, the learner is required to attain a 25 percent average score in assignments. 75 percent of average marks are required in the final examination out of 100. 

The student should get an assignment score of 10/25 and an exam score of 30/75. If due to any reason, the candidate is not able to meet up to the initial two important standards, he will not be qualified to collect the certification.

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are some informative books recommended for this course?

In this course, the student will be provided with various web links, pdf/ppt content, book recommendations, and peer interaction to study from. Some of the books are, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design Course of Master of Arts of STRIDE, Encyclopaedia of Educational Technology, etc.

2: What is the need for certification in today’s time?

After joining Swayam, you will experience the best learning journey. Earning a certification in this course will help in making your resume appear better and that will help you in bagging rich jobs. Your skillset will improve tremendously as well.

3: What are the steps to enroll in this Swayam Certified course?

The person wanting to get certified in this course needs to get himself enrolled for the certification examination by filling up his mandatory details in an online form and by giving the fee. 

4: What’s the experience of the instructor who would be guiding us through the course?

To teach the course, Design and Facilitation of E-Learning, an instructor who holds an undergraduate degree in B.E., a postgraduate degree in IT, a Master of Arts in Distance education, and a PhD in Distance Education will be provided to the learners.

5: What kind of assessments will be taken in this course?

For interactive learning, Swayam has introduced assessments in the form of quizzes, group discussions, and small assignments. 

6: What important info will be present in my certification?

Your e-certificate will have your details like name, photograph, and the marks you scored in your final examination. 

7: What is the cost of enrolling at Swayam?

It is free of cost to enrol and learn at Swayam. 

8: Can I attend more than one certification exam?

Only 4-course slots will be provided in the registration form. Therefore, a maximum of 4 certification exams can be given.

9: What are the ways to contact Swayam?

The toll-free helpline number 18001219025 or the email, support@Swayam.gov.in with the subject as, “Swayam September 2020 EXAM”, are the working modes to contact.

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