Andrea Saltzman Martin Instructional Designer College of Education
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Andrea Saltzman Martin
Instructional Designer
College of Education
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
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
Polling Question
Which course design factor contribute significantly to
the success of online courses? (Select ALL correct
answers)
Active discussion
b. Collaborative group work
c. Consistency in course design
d. Frequent and constructive instructor-learner
interactions
a.
Answers: a, c, d
Key Elements in Online Course
Syllabus
Schedule
Announcements
FAQs
Resources
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
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
FAQs
Questions students typically ask and your answers
Questions that come up about the content and
logistics
Answers provided by you or other stude
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
Resources
Orientation to the course
Mark Laumakis’ tutorial
Gradual introduction to the online tools
Technical Support
Course Structure
By Topics
By Weeks
By Modules
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
Formative Evaluation
Survey students after online sessions or activities
Make notes to yourself for next go-around while it’s still
fresh
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