This introductory course in instructional design and technology is for students, teachers, educators, and trainers who want to know how to create technology-based educational or training materials and resources for school, college, or business settings. Students will develop foundational knowledge and skills in systematic design processes that guide writing learning objectives, developing learning activities, applying best practices for using technology in instructional settings, and assessing learning outcomes. This is the first course in the Instructional Design & Technology program sequence.