Course features

This document outlines the features of an online course, including its pedagogical approaches, principles, guidance and support for students, course content and activities, opportunities for reflection and demonstration of learning, and ways to facilitate communication and collaboration. The pedagogical approaches draw from theories of situative, constructivist, and collaborative learning and incorporate inquiry-based, problem-based, and case-based methods. Students receive guidance through mentoring, peer support, step-by-step instructions, and help desk assistance. A variety of interactive activities and assignments are used to help students build knowledge, including brainstorming, concept mapping, and peer-generated content. Students demonstrate and reflect on their learning through diagnostic assessments, e-