1st Edition
Online Course Design in Practice Narrative Cases in Instructional Design
1. Scaffolding 2. Building Learner Confidence 3: Case-Based Learning 4. Holding Working Meetings for a Course Design Project 5. Engaging Students Through Video 6. Program-Level Design Considerations 7. Using a Cohort Model for Course Design Projects 8. Faculty Development 9. The Power of a Second Look: How Using a Course Review Rubric Supports Iteration 10. Instructional Design as a Career
Biography
Erica Young is Senior Instructional Designer at Purdue University, USA.
“This book offers an authentic look at the realities of the field, with scenarios grounded in the author’s own experience, reflecting the challenges instructional designers face. Having seen the quality of the author’s instructional design work firsthand, I found these insights especially credible and practical. The writing is clear and approachable, making complex ideas easy to understand without relying on unnecessary jargon. The inclusion of Generative AI Applications in each chapter adds timely, practical strategies for today’s course development work. I see this book as a valuable resource not only for instructional designers, but also for SMEs or instructors working with designers or developing their own courses.”
Jennifer C. Richardson, Ph.D., Purdue University’s College of Education 150th Anniversary Professor"Online Course Design in Practice is a breath of fresh air for the field. By offering a candid, ‘day in the life’ narrative, the author bridges the gap between abstract learning theories and real-world, everyday application. What makes this book a truly noteworthy contribution is its honest exploration of the delicate balance instructional designers must strike between upholding pedagogical best practices and managing complex relationships. It is an essential, highly relatable read that will leave both novice and veteran designers feeling less isolated and newly equipped with practical communication and project management strategies for their next course design project."
Darryl Meekins, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer, Lightbox Consultants“Online Course Design in Practice offers an authentic look at the realities of instructional design—from navigating partnerships to applying theory in practice. The narrative case approach makes complex design decisions both relatable and actionable for educators and designers alike.”
Holly Fiock Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Education, Purdue University
