1. Instructional Design Course Production of Online Courses

2. Agenda Technology Environment Configuration Online Issues Delivery Platform Considerations Display/Audio Considerations Network Considerations Selecting an LMS Production of Online Courses 2

3. 3 Technology Environment Production of Online Courses E-Learning CMS E-Learning CMS Learning Management System Student/Faculty Portal Learning Objects & Digital Content Web Content E-Learning Content Templates SCORMSCORM Communications Environment Student & Records Management System Document Management System Document Management System E-Mail System

4. 4 Delivery Platform Characteristic Production of Online Courses Speed of Processor & DVD Delivered on single or multiple platforms Amount of RAM available Available hard-disk space Delivered on different operating systems Lack of Internet connections Impact on Design Impacts multimedia delivery More design time required for multiple platforms Affects audio & video Affects storage capabilities Requires production of multiple versions of course Cannot use external sources or social networking tools

5. 5 Display/Audio Issues Hardware Production of Online Courses Screen resolution & size of smallest display Quality & refresh rate of monitor Availability of audio out or earphone jacks Type and amount of RAM on Video Card Impact on Design Build course to be displayed on smallest Affects colour display. Use base colours. May not be able to deliver audio files/podcasts Quality cards support high fidelity graphics, 3D rendering & 65K+ colour display

6. 6 Network Issues Network Characteristics Production of Online Courses E-mail & FTP support Access to social networking tools Support for plug-ins, Active X, etc. Support for video conferencing Impact on Design Impacts on-line submissions. Impacts interactive, sharing & collaboration strategies Ability to use animation, simulation & Flash Impacts real-time communications and sharing

7. Selection of an LMS An effective LMS should include the following:  Design and deployment tools.  Communications and social networking tools.  Assessment & grade management.  Is easily customizable.  Compatible with network environment. Open Source LMS does not mean free. Production of Online Courses 7

8. Online Issues Student/faculty access to the Internet Support for the technical environment Cost of implementation and operation Lack of expertise in customizing and managing online systems Support for alternative delivery methods (i.e. cell phones, tablets, iPods, etc.). Production of Online Courses 8

9. Summary You need an expert team. As a course designer/instructor you must consider the technical environment. You need to become expert in the capabilities of your LMS. Production of Online Courses 9