By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe adult learning theories and utilize them in an English lesson
• Discuss and use language teaching methods in the classroom
• Outline the five stages of second language acquisition in ESL lessons
• Discuss and employ effective classroom management strategies
• Outline how to write up cogent lesson plans
• Describe grammar lessons that meet the needs of ESL learners
• Identify the effective assessments that meet the required standards of validity and reliability

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the term Agile
• Identify and describe the difference between traditional and agile development
• Identify and discuss agile principles
• Define project teams
• Identify the three roles of Scrum
• Describe the difference between Sprint planning and Release
• Discuss mid-sprint events and agile iterations

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the limiting beliefs that prevent people from developing an online course
• Outline the various course elements that you can repurpose
• List the different online marketplaces and learning management systems for hosting your course
• Identify the main factors that should influence the pricing of your course
• State the circumstances where you might use one social media platform over another
• Describe the perfect webinar framework
• Recognise how to create an ideal customer avatar
• Indicate the must-have elements of a compelling sales page
• Recall what to consider when trying to choose your topic

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the steps involved in Gagne’s ‘nine levels of learning’ model
• Recognise the procedure for applying Gagne’s instruction to distance learning
• Indicate the ways to gain learners’ attention
• Identify the process of writing effective learning outcomes
• Describe how to create assessments that match the learning objectives
• List the steps involved in Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Explain the methods of presenting the content
• Define the concept of designing scenario-based learning
• Discuss the ways of providing feedback

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the notions of instructional systems design, e-learning and blended learning
• State the main principles of behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism
• Discuss the concept of andragogy and the six principles of adult learning
• Explain Abraham Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ and its influences on training courses
• Recognise the procedure of conducting a needs analysis
• Identify the role of learning objectives in course design
• Indicate the ways to create a design document, storyboard and prototype
• Outline the steps involved in the implementation of an e-learning course
• Describe the benefits of including evaluation, assessments and feedback in e-learning courses
• Summarise the ways to select an e-learning authoring tool for your needs
• Outline the importance of audio, video and graphics in e-learning
• Explain the role of SMEs and instructional designers as project managers in course