Program Synopsis
The Master of Instructional Design Technology programme (MIDT) offered by the Open University Malaysia (OUM) aims to produce graduates who will be equipped with impactful theories, principles and practices of Instructional Design that could be applied in numerous engaging, attractive and appealing settings especially in an e-learning and social media environment. The instructional methods for MIDT are task-based and student centered, utilizing up to date learning designs to suit various technology environments. As we are aware, present day students are facing learning challenges that are fundamentally different from that of previous generations.
They require a different kind of educational experience that fits their multitasking lifestyle. In addition to this growing demand are technological developments, which have ushered in a new paradigm in education, bringing with it a new breed of students and a demand for courses that meet their needs. With the job market growing ever more competitive, and employees being expected to continually develop themselves professionally, lifelong learning' has become a necessity.
Program Synopsis
The Master of Instructional Design Technology programme (MIDT) offered by the Open University Malaysia (OUM) aims to produce graduates who will be equipped with impactful theories, principles and practices of Instructional Design that could be applied in numerous engaging, attractive and appealing settings especially in an e-learning and social media environment. The instructional methods for MIDT are task-based and student centered, utilizing up to date learning designs to suit various technology environments. As we are aware, present day students are facing learning challenges that are fundamentally different from that of previous generations.
They require a different kind of educational experience that fits their multitasking lifestyle. In addition to this growing demand are technological developments, which have ushered in a new paradigm in education, bringing with it a new breed of students and a demand for courses that meet their needs. With the job market growing ever more competitive, and employees being expected to continually develop themselves professionally, lifelong learning' has become a necessity.
Program Structure
| Course Title | Course Code | Prerequisite | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles and Practices of Instructional Design | Core | 3 | |
| Research in Instructional Design and Technology | Core | 3 | |
| Applying Theories of Learning to Instructional Design | Core | 3 | |
| Online Assessment Methods | Core | 3 | |
| Learning Communities and Social Pedagogical Nekworks | Core | 3 | |
| Managing Intellectual Capital | Core | 3 | |
| Design and Development of interactive E-Content | Elective | 3 | |
| Instructional Technology for Diverse Learners | Elective | 3 | |
| Human Performance Technology | Elective | 3 | |
| Managing Instructional Technology for Change | Elective | 3 | |
| Network Systems and Learning Management | Elective | 3 | |
| Instructional Technology and Development Tools | Elective | 3 | |
| Research Project Design | Capstone | 3 | |
| Current Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology | Capstone | 3 |