Creating Dynamic Online Courses: The Power of CoI and AI

Lecturer iconEunice Lim (Dr)
Course Duration: 7 hours
Singaporean/PR
AEN Member
Total Course Fee
S$109.00
Non-AEN Member
Total Course Fee
S$327.00
Others
Total Course Fee
S$1090.00

*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.

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Course Dates

For groups of at least 15 people, customised run dates are available, contact us via the form below for more details. 

05 Aug 2025 - 05 Aug 2025
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Notice

This session will be conducted face-to-face at IAL. Further details about the session will be sent to those who have confirmed their registration. The class will only proceed if the minimum number of participants is met. Laptop is required for this course.

What Is The Session About?

As the landscape of education shifts towards digital platforms, educators are faced with the challenge of designing online learning experiences that not only engage but also intellectually stimulate learners. This course, designed for adult educators, provides a deep dive into the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework—an evidence-based approach that fosters social, cognitive, and teaching presence in online learning environments. What sets this programme apart is its focus on the unique needs of adult learners, who are self-directed, goal-oriented, and diverse in experience.

Participants will gain practical strategies for enhancing learner engagement, promoting reflective thinking, and creating learner-centered online environments. The course integrates AI-powered tools to streamline the design of interactive, dynamic online courses, equipping educators with actionable insights they can immediately apply to improve real-world online learning designs.

What Does The Session Cover?

Participants will be able to:
Identify the key elements of the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework (social, cognitive, and teaching presence) and their roles in creating effective online learning environments.
Recall strategies for fostering social, cognitive, and teaching presences in online learning design.
Apply CoI Principles to Online Learning: Design learning activities and interactions that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and effective communication in an adult education context.
Analyse Online Learning Design through the CoI Lens: Evaluate how social, cognitive, and teaching presence are fostered in various online learning environments.
 

^ Assessment: Formative Assessment(s) (Assignments/Presentations/Practical Performances)

 

^ Completion: Upon 100% attendance and meeting Assessment requirement, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation from IAL (& other partners where applicable)

Who Is It Suitable For?

- Training and Adult Educators: L&D specialists, instructional designers, corporate trainers, curriculum developers, and talent management professionals responsible for creating and delivering engaging online or blended learning experiences. It's perfect for educators and coaches working with adult learners in various settings, whether academic, professional, or community based.


- Team Leaders and Managers: Individuals tasked with onboarding, training, and upskilling their teams or those responsible for employee development and learning initiatives within organizations through online or blended learning approaches.


- Anyone Passionate About Online Learning: If you're interested in designing impactful online and blended courses using proven strategies. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you will gain valuable insights that can be applied immediately.

Course Funding and Policies

Payment

Please proceed to make payment via eNets/credit card (VISA or MasterCard) at the end of the registration process. Kindly note that the system will automatically cancel the registration if full payment has not been successfully processed by 11.59pm (Singapore Time) on the same day of the registration. You will have to reapply for the course, subject to availability of vacancy at the point of your re-registration.


Additional Funding Available, If Applicable

Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset the selected programmes' fees for self-sponsored registrations only.


Please note the submission period for your SFC claim via MySkillsFuture needs to be within 60 days before the course start date (date inclusive). If your course start date is more than 60 days from the date of SFC application, the SSG-SFC portal would reject your application. In this case, you would need to pay the full course fees at the end of your course application.


This course is UTAP funded too!


Rescheduling

Request for rescheduling it must be submitted to IAL 2 weeks before the commencement of programme. Reschedule requests that come mid-way through training has to be supported by valid reasons; substantiated by references as evidence; such as a doctor's note; or a hospitalization chit.


Please submit your request to reschedule your course at MyIAL. A non-refundable administrative fee of

S$54.50 w/GST ($50) applies for the request and the next available slot will be offered


Withdrawal

Request for withdrawal from a programme is subjected to review by IAL and the decision is final. IAL reserves the right to request for supporting document(s). A non-refundable administration fee of

S$54.50 w/GST ($50) is applicable for withdrawal request. If the withdrawal notice is given less than 2 weeks before the programme start date, the paid fees will not be refunded.


Corporate Run

For dedicated corporate runs with a contract signed with IAL, billing and payment will follow the terms of the signed contract. Otherwise, payment would be expected upon registration.

About The Speaker

Eunice Lim (Dr)

Eunice Lim (Dr)

Adult Educator | RE Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd

Eunice Lim is an Adjunct Adult Educator with the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) and runs her own learning consultancy specialising in adult education, tech-enabled learning, workplace learning and game-based learning.

With over 15 years of experience, Eunice has partnered with organisations across diverse industries to enhance learning and development capabilities, particularly through the integration of technology and innovative instructional strategies such as educational escape rooms. She designs immersive, engaging learning experiences that promote active participation and meaningful learning outcomes.

Eunice holds a PhD in Education, with research focused on fostering social connectedness in online learning environments. Her academic credentials also include an MA in Professional Education (NTU/NIE), an MSc in Real Estate Investment and Finance (Heriot-Watt University) and a BBA in Business Administration (RMIT University).

A SkillsFuture Fellowship recipient (2021), she also holds WSQ SDAF, DACE and ACTA qualifications.
Eunice is committed to mentoring and supporting the professional growth of fellow educators. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, a Certified DiSC Trainer and a leader of the Google Educator Group (GEG) Singapore. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Special Interest Group – Learning Technology under IAL’s Adult Educator Network (AEN) initiative.

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