Why Use Learning Technology? | Course Design | Building Interactivity | Facilitating Online Discussions | Assessment and Evaluation

Educational Technology Resources

Databases

The college library contains a wealth of resources that you might want to explore. For further information about library resources, contact Ita Ferdinand-Grant at ex4635 or Halina Sultani at ex 3704.

Library Databases at George Brown College

Laying the Foundation

A well developed online course has, as its foundation, sound principles of Instructional Design. The Worldwide Instructional Design system (WIDS) provides a good template for Instructional Design. If you are developing an online course, you may want to use this framework to help you establish a solid course foundation. WIDS training may be arranged through the Staff Resource Center.

Instructional Design

Instructional Design refers to a systematic approach to designing, implementing and evaluating courses.

(Source: Adapted from Ameritech Faculty Development Technology Program)