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Designing Online Courses Hope Jordan

Designing Online Courses Hope Jordan. Enhancing Online Instruction Through A Community of Inquiry. Some Considerations for Increased Teaching, Social & Cognitive Presence

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Designing Online Courses Hope Jordan

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  1. Designing Online CoursesHope Jordan

  2. Enhancing Online InstructionThrough A Community of Inquiry Some Considerations for Increased Teaching, Social & Cognitive Presence • Class Size – Manageable class size results in increased student engagement with Instructor & more interaction with peers = Teaching & Social Presence • Add Interaction – Skype, Wimba, Phone, Meetings/Workshops = Teaching & Social • Collaborative Approach (eases frustration maximizes varied skills & knowledge)

  3. Enhancing Online InstructionThrough A Community of Inquiry • Keep it Simple – Hidden Objects (assignment sheet), Dead Links, Too Much Interaction ? – Consider 4 Basic Elements – learner, faculty, content, environment • Go Beyond the Text – Utilize External Links, Audio, Video & Resources = Cognitive Presence • Connect Course Content to Practical Application = Teaching & Cognitive Presence

  4. Enhancing Online InstructionThrough a Community of Inquiry • Utilize Technology Through Improved Online Presentations (lessons learned in SOE) = Teaching & Cognitive Presence • Break Lectures into 15 – 20 segments • Coordinate Visual Content – Charts, Graphics, PowerPoint, Samples, Pictures, etc • Require Intermittent Interaction/Response • Utilize Experts and Guest Speakers

  5. Enhancing Online Assessment Through a Community of Inquiry • Go Beyond Tests and Papers (mid-term & final) • Include Performance Assessments (more Authentic/Real-World) • Utilize Summative & Formative • Link to Competencies & Instruction • Assess Discussion Board Content – Link to Course Readings Directly • Expand Beyond Individual to Include Group • Be Aware of Academic Honesty Issues – Communicate Expectations to Students

  6. Resources to Consider Distance Learning in Higher Education A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation - A. Rovai, M.K. Ponton, J.D. baker – Regent UniversityEnhancing online teaching: designing responsivelearning environments - M. Hicks, I. Reid, R. GeorgeFlexible Learning Centre University of South Australiahttp://www.herdsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/conference/1999/pdf/Hicks.PDFDesigning Online Courses: Models for Improvement - Faculty Focus Special Report Sept. 2011 -- http://www.facultyfocus.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Report-DesignOnlineCourseFinal.pdf

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