This module discusses the importance of active learning and presents some examples of active learning strategies.
This module discusses the use of comments on assignments and item analysis of examinations.
This module briefly discusses assessment as one way to communicate your expectations for the course.
This module discusses several ways to increase feedback opportunities for student by using various assessment strategies.
This module discusses the use of the course menu as an organizational structure.
This module discusses the use of specific Blackboard tools to provide feedback to students.
This module discusses ways to communicate high expectations in your distance course by providing models and examples.
Discussion activities linked to planned learning outcomes are powerful.
Distance education can be an isolating experience, akin to a correspondence course. Cooperation and collaboration are crucial components of the modern online experience.
This module discusses three organizational elements useful to maximize time-on-task.
This module describes a five-step process for planning for a distance course.
This module presents several strategies to create the tone of a distance course.
This module presents various cultural issues that are important for all online learners.
This module discusses specific techniques found to be useful when designing a distance course.
This module discusses ways to use the discussion area to promote active learning. Strategies such as distributing the moderation of the discussion to students and the use of specific questioning techniques are covered.
This module features three ways to structure a distance course to emphasize time-on-task and organization.
Bill Pelz, the 2003 Sloan-C award winner for Excellence on Online Teaching, is a firm believer in shaping the online environment and expectations for the course so that students are engaged in doing most of the work in the course. This module features his philosophy on distance education.
This course covers seven topics useful to establish tone in the distance course.
This module discusses the differences between information and acknowledgement feedback strategies. It also discusses the importance of a feedback plan.
Although discussion boards can enhance interaction within a course, some guidelines may help you organize your discussion boards for increased interactivity.
