EL-7003 v3

Clark, R., & Mayer R. (2016). In E-Learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. Wiley & Sons.
Read Chapter 1: E-Learning
This chapter provides an overview of e-learning and introduces several topics covered in this course including interaction, instructional strategies, media assets, design tools.
Read Chapter 11: Engagement in E-Learning
This chapter defines engagement and describes the importance of e-learning.

Gardner, J. (2012, January 19). What does an instructional designer do? [Video]. YouTube
This video describes the instructional designer role. It is intended to provide context for the broad field of instructional design and to help you understand how instructional design for e-learning is just one of many tasks in which an instructional designer might engage. Video length: 4:32

Martin, F., & Betrus, A. K. (2019). Chapter 6: E-learning. Digital media for learning : Theories, processes, and solutions. Springer.
Read Chapter 6: E-Learning
This chapter provides an overview of e-learning and provides context for students less familiar with the e-learning medium.

Martin, F., & Bolliger, D.U. (2018). Engagement matters: Student perceptions on the importance of engagement strategies in the e-learning environment. E-learning 22(1), 205-222.
This article provides examples of engagement strategies in the e-learning environment and descriptions of how those strategies support engagement from the student perspective.

Moore, M. (1989). Three types of interaction. American Journal of Distance Education, 3, 1-7.
This seminal work outlines three types of interaction needed for effective distance education.

Pavlis-Korres, M. (2016). Integrating adult education principles in an online environment: Interaction [Video].
This video focuses on how barriers to learning for adults can be addressed through effective design. Video length: 8:18.