Building an online course (fundamentals)
- 1. BUILDING AN ONLINE COURSE (FUNDAMENTALS) BASIC ONLINE TEACHING AUGUST 9-10, 2017
- 2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners will: • Consider strategies to successfully design for online learning • Review tools available for course development • Examine differences between online syllabi and on-campus syllabi • Discuss fundamental elements of online course structure
- 4. SIX STRATEGIES FOR ONLINE LEARNING SUCCESS 1. Design for social interaction. 2. Organize & vary learning resources. 3. Establish clear expectations. 4. Vary your assessment techniques. 5. Use tools that support the learning process. 6. Give prompt feedback. (Dreon, Oliver. 2014. Presentation for Magna Online Seminars. www.facultyfocus.com) How is this different from on-campus course development? Pinterest.com
- 5. METHODS FOR COURSE DEVELOPMENT • Backward Design: Focus on how you will teach before you focus on what you will teach • http://educationaltechnology.net/backward-design-understanding-by-design/, and https://citl.indiana.edu/teaching- resources/course-design/backward-course-design/ • Universal Design (UDL): • http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/planning_landing#.WXZrn4jyuUk • The ADDIE Model: An instructional design model with 5 phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation • J L, "ADDIE Model," in Learning Theories, July 23, 2014, https://www.learning-theories.com/addie-model.html, and http://educationaltechnology.net/the-addie-model-instructional-design/ • Etc., etc., etc.
- 6. COURSE SHELL AND SYLLABUS TEMPLATE • Getting started with Canvas • K-State Online Canvas Start of Term Checklist • Syllabus Template: http://global.k-state.edu/faculty/resources/ • Course Shell: Canvas Commons - anyone with instructor access • Choose Kansas State University under the "Shared with" tab • Find the Kansas State University Global Campus Online Course Shell • Download into a “sandbox” course
- 7. GETTING STARTED MODULE (READ ME FIRST) Your first day of class • Welcome • Syllabus (Quiz / Contract) • Course Schedule • Expectations • “How to be successful in this class” • Textbook (ISBN) and any software / special programs (step by step instructions) • Introductions Samandscout.com
- 8. YOUR SYLLABUS • Your Contract with the students • Sample Syllabus – Let’s Talk!
- 9. SYLLABUS CONTENT (THE ONLINE ADDITIONS) • Preferred method of communication • Zoom? • Response time to questions • Any synchronous meetings required? • Technology requirements and technical difficulties • Course Schedule with due dates (11:59 PM Central) • Expectations (of the students and of you) • Netiquette: http://global.k-state.edu/students/courses/netiquette/ • Assignments – very clear explanations of when and how to submit work • Proctored exams? Memes.com
- 10. INSTRUCTOR SOCIAL PRESENCE AND AVAILABILITY • Be present and visible • Introduce yourself • Have a “Questions”, “Let’s Talk”, etc. discussion location • Summarize each week • Set expectations of your availability and response time • As your instructor I will follow the guidelines I have outlined on participation, timeliness, communication and adaptability • I will be your course facilitator and coach. I will offer open ended discussion topics, but I will not lead the discussions. This is your opportunity to learn from each other. • I will respond within 24 hours to all inquiries. If I receive a question that I feel the entire class would benefit from the answer, I will post my response. • I have posted expectations for each assignment and rubrics where applicable. If there is something that you do not understand, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can clarify the instructions for everyone.
- 11. ASSIGNMENT CREATION • Clarity • Rubrics • Quizzes/Exams • Question bank • Allow Multiple Attempts • “Let Students See Their Quiz Responses” – be careful! • Discussions • Group work Quickmeme.com
- 12. INTERACTIVITY / DISCUSSIONS • Introduction opportunity / Icebreaker • Current events • Help requests • Lounge • Discussion assignments • Clear expectations and rubric • Make the relevant and engaging • Monitor to help keep on track • Summarize to show you were “participating” Quotesmeme.com
Editor's Notes
- #2: Ask who has built an online course before? Who is taking over an existing online course? Who is starting from scratch?