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This environment contains additional e-Learning support content for Applied Biostatistics I

This is the e-Learning support environment for Applied Epidemiology I

This is the participant practice site for the course titled Fundamentals of Instructional Design.

This short course covers the basics of instructional design and how they are applied to the development of quality training programs and courses. Starting with the theoretical basis of teaching and learning, the course navigates key concepts in the design, development and delivery of quality courses both from a near and distance perspective. The course balances both theoretical presentations and practical sessions in equal measure, to give the participant hands on experience on how to use the different tools. The ultimate aim of the course is to build a critical mass of higher education tutors who can design high impact courses to improve delivery of teaching and learning. The course also looks at the state-of-the-art regarding teaching methodology, especially in the areas of high value learning objects and e-Learning. On completion of the course, the participant is qualified to be a 'developer'.