The document discusses the process of creating instructional materials which includes determining learner needs, defining objectives, designing assessments and activities. It emphasizes understanding learners, relating content to the curriculum, considering available resources and technologies, and providing visual aids to simplify complex ideas. Effective instructional design is essential for organizing successful distance learning experiences.

2.  Creation of instructional materials, modules, or lessons
 The process consists of:
 determining the needs of the learners
 Defining the end goals and objectives of instruction
 Designing and planning assessment tasks
 Designing teaching and learning activities to ensure the quality of instruction

3.  Dick and Carey-nine-step model
 ADDIE-help instructors to create meaningful and effective instruction

4.  Must occur well in advance of the scheduled instruction
 Courses previously taught may need to be reviewed
 Illustrate key concepts or topics
 Encourage interactivity at all sites
 Group work

5.  Understand the learners in the audience
 What are the students ages
 Level of familiarity of the students with the instructional methods
 How will the students apply the knowledge gained in the course

6.  Reflect where this content relates to the rest of the curriculum
 Examine the nature of the content
 One issue impacts other planning areas

7.  Learning context, intended outcome, and nature of the students
 Available resources for creating media ad the technologies for delivery of
instruction

8.  Course management systems-software systems designed to assist the
management of educational courses for students
 Resources
 What materials will they have at hand?
 What materials will be available in libraries and labs?
 Will students have access to resources

9.  Concrete reference point for students
 Help learners to simplify information
 Diagrams and charts
 Breaks down complex ideas

10.  It is essential that the instructor takes the time to plan and organize the learning
experience when engaged in distance learning