Updated: 5/8/2019Original publication: 5/11/2017 The purpose of copyright law was never to close down the exchange of ideas; in fact, it exists to encourage creators to share their work without
An institution’s adoption of a master course philosophy involves the development of content for a single version of a course, which schools then duplicate every time they offer the course.
Recent research has shown that online students tend to favor asynchronous communication over synchronous elements. Asynchronous communication typically fits online students’ busier schedules, and it lends itself to a style
When designing or teaching an online course, it’s essential that your objectives, assessments, and instructional materials are aligned. This cohesive structure not only benefits you as an instructor but also
When used appropriately, graphics can be a powerful tool in your online course. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, graphics provide a visual component to your instructional materials that can
Quizzes are incredibly useful tools in any online course. They provide students with immediate feedback on their learning, build metacognitive skills, enhance motivation, and create a sense of accountability. As
When designing an online course, developers often start with a clear plan for readings and resources that align with assessments. But how should this content be delivered to students? What’s
The term module means different things to different people. For our purposes, modules are containers—organizational units or buckets of content—that you use to organize the components of your course. One
Assessments refer to the activities students complete to demonstrate their competency in relation to predefined learning objectives. Broadly speaking, there are two types of assessments (formative and summative), but regardless
Enhancement is a critical component of an online course’s life cycle. Just as you must maintain a car or home over time, it’s important that you come back to your
When designing online courses, it’s essential to remember that many students juggle work, school, family, and unexpected life events. As a faculty member, you have the power to make choices
As a faculty member, you play a pivotal role in creating an online course environment where students feel supported—not just academically, but emotionally and mentally. While you might not be
Course acceleration is the process of transitioning a traditional, semester-long course into a shorter format, typically seven to eight weeks,
Images and visuals can transform the way students understand your course materials. Whether illustrating a complex idea, visualizing data, or
Creating video content can feel like a big lift, especially when balancing the other responsibilities of developing an online course.
A common pattern looks like this: a student copies your discussion prompt into a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT
Students will be using AI this school year and with learners suggesting that nearly 70% of schools have not integrated
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