Established and emerging theories of instructional design are explored and evaluated. The emphasis is on the process of instructional design and the underlying theories that guide the design and development process. Established theories, based on behavioral and information processing theory, and emerging theories based on cognitive constructivist, social constructivist, and critical theory are examined. The course will demonstrate a wide range of Internet tools for access and retrieval of information and teaching materials. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between theory and practice.