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TPOL Chapter 10 The Development of Online Courses

TPOL Chapter 10 The Development of Online Courses . Dean Caplan – Canadian Pacific Railway Rodger Graham – Athabasca University. Israel Butler EDET 755. The Model Online Course. Instructional Designs of learning materials are stable, based on proven learning theories

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TPOL Chapter 10 The Development of Online Courses

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  1. TPOL Chapter 10The Development of Online Courses Dean Caplan – Canadian Pacific Railway Rodger Graham – Athabasca University Israel Butler EDET 755

  2. The Model Online Course • Instructional Designs of learning materials are stable, based on proven learning theories • Meets institution’s identified standards for quality, usability, & interoperability • Appropriate tools selected to meet standards • Course takes advantage of supplied technologies • Comprised of simple cost-effective designs

  3. Online Education • Still in its infancy • Teachers must unlearn old methods for this new form of instruction • Students must implement better time management and find motivation to stay in engaged in course work

  4. What defines an online course? • 1990s: Courses that are primarily text-based (online or by mailed hard copy) with computer mediated enhancements • 2000s: Courses that are designed specifically for the Internet

  5. The Use of Learning Management Systems • Organizes and standardizes learning content • Divides courses into modules and lessons • Supported with quizzes, tests, and sicussions • Examples: BlackBoard, Moodle, & Desire2Learn

  6. E-Learning 2.0 • Community based model of learner-to-learner • What to include in a course? • Personalized letter of welcome • General info about online learning, technology requirements, academic resources, etc. • Info on how to navigate LMS • Student log-in info for site • Tips on using interactive tools • Course syllabus, overview, and schedule • Administrative rules and regulations

  7. Effective Online Teaching • Promote active learning at the will of the student • Develop tolerance for responses (cognitive flexibility) • Create material slightly too difficult to encourage critical thinking • Use problems requiring students to understand and manipulate content • Allow students to assess their knowledge and skills throughout course

  8. Conclusion • Much labor goes into constructing an effective online learning environment • Instructors must familiarize themselves with new technologies and communication methods • Students should be taught the ins and outs of online learning and should be engaged through interactive constructs to improve quality of learning

  9. TPOL Chapter 10The Development of Online Courses Dean Caplan – Canadian Pacific Railway Rodger Graham – Athabasca University Israel Butler EDET 755

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