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Andrea Saltzman Martin Instructional Designer College of Education Slide 2 Course Design Effective course design will save you time! Fewer email messages from students asking for clarification More time in class to focus on course content and interaction rather than administration Ability to more easily update materials and activities Slide 3 What makes for good online design? Course is well-organized & easy to navigate Syllabus clearly states the role of the online environment Consistency throughout the online course Accessibility issues are addressed Slide 4 Polling Question Which course design factor contribute significantly to the success of online courses? (Select ALL correct answers) a. Active discussion b. Collaborative group work c. Consistency in course design d. Frequent and constructive instructor-learner interactions Answers: a, c, d Slide 5 Key Elements in Online Course Syllabus Schedule Announcements FAQs Resources Slide 6 Syllabus As a means for communicating expectations: Your response time with email and feedback on assignments Deadlines for assignments and assessments Frequency of interactions with you and classmates (discussion board posts; group work expectations) How much time you expect students to spend on modules/activities Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 Slide 10 Slide 11 Slide 12 Schedule Use the schedule as an advanced organizer Serves as a to-do list for students to check off activities Emphasizes due dates for online activities Slide 13 Slide 14 Slide 15 Slide 16 Slide 17 FAQs Questions students typically ask and your answers Questions that come up about the content and logistics Answers provided by you or other stude Slide 18 Slide 19 Slide 20 Slide 21 Announcements Any changes since you last met face-to-face Current events that pertain to course content Reminders of deadlines Class-wide feedback on assignments Slide 22 Slide 23 Resources Orientation to the course Mark Laumakis tutorial Gradual introduction to the online tools Technical Support Slide 24 Slide 25 Course Structure By Topics By Weeks By Modules Slide 26 Slide 27 Slide 28 Slide 29 Slide 30 Slide 31 Slide 32 Slide 33 Slide 34 Slide 35 Slide 36 Slide 37 Polling Question 2 Which of the following are recommended design techniques for online course materials? (Select ALL correct answers.) A. Write in long paragraphs B. Boldface important concepts C. Color code each text section D. Use headings and subheadings E. Use bulleted or numbered lists to prioritize key points F. Use graphics for visual appeal or to exemplify key ideas Answers: b, d, e, f Slide 38 Slide 39 Slide 40 Slide 41 Formative Evaluation Survey students after online sessions or activities Make notes to yourself for next go-around while its still fresh Slide 42 Resources Syllabus checklist http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~acserv/ Chico Rubric for Online Instruction http://www.csuchico.edu/celt/roi/ Instructional Design Tips on Online Instruction http://www.csuchico.edu/tlp/resources/rubric/instructionalDesignTips.pdf Hybrid & Online Course Examples http://tinyurl.com/course-examples ICARE description http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/icare/index.htm