| Our
Curriculum Focus
All of the courses at Online-Learning are related
to the emerging field of Information Design. We provide training
in skills such as writing, graphic design, human factors design
and technology languages (e.g. XML, XSLFO, XSLT) related to
single source publishing.
Our writing and design courses provide students with
a systematic approach to planning, writing and designing business
documents and correspondence, technical documents, online
help systems, and web-based training courses. Our graphic
design course provides authors with additional training in
the preparation of graphics for any of these information products.
Our human factors design courses provide
students with a systematic user-centered design approach to
the design of online information and practical experience
in user interface analysis, user interface design and usability
testing.
Our technology language courses provide
students with practical training in using XML technologies
such as XML, DTD, XSLT, and XSLFO. XML has become the industry-standard
for creating single source documentation and eBusiness applications.
XML is becoming a high-demand technology. For example, information
writers and designers who understand web technologies command
higher salaries in the job market [article].
Each course combines self-paced lessons and assignments with
instructor mentoring via discussion groups, chat and e-mail.
At the beginning of each course, the instructor provides students
with a schedule for group chat sessions and assignment completion
dates. Students work through course readings and interactive
quizzes at their own pace. If they have questions, they have
convenient access to their instructor via one-on-one email
and a monitored discussion board. Depending on the length
of the course, students must complete between two and five
assignments. These assignments provide students with an opportunity
to practice the new skills they are learning. When they complete
an assignment, they submit it for marking and feedback. The
courses are certified by universities in the United States
and Canada.
What is information design?
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