Category: Instructional Design

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Course Facilitation

Tips for Instructor and Course Introduction Videos

There are two key introductions for every online course: your personal intro and an introduction to the course. Below are some things to think about as you organize and script

Instructional Design

Universal Design for Learning: The Recognition Network

Every student brings a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and learning preferences to your online course. Some may have specific learning styles, while others might have disabilities that impact how

Course Facilitation

Community Building Through Icebreaker Discussion Forums

Research consistently shows that in an online environment, building a sense of community is crucial for keeping students engaged and preventing feelings of isolation (Tayebinik & Puteh, 2012). Icebreaker discussion

Instructional Design

Best Practices: Mid-Course Feedback

Asking for mid-course feedback is a great way to improve motivation and ensure second-half success for you and your learners. If you don’t already have something like this planned, here

Course Facilitation

Developing Deep Reflection in Discussion Boards

In an online classroom, a discussion board one of the most important tools for creating engagement and fostering learning. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a powerful way to

Instructional Design

Creating Engagement Through Discussion Forums

Engaging students in an online environment can be a bit different than a traditional classroom setting, but that doesn’t mean it has to be less interactive or meaningful. Online classrooms

Instructional Design

Providing Context: Review, Preview, Motivate

When designing a course, many educators are familiar with the concept of backward design: Start with the end in mind. What skills and knowledge do you want your students to

Discussions

Writing Discussion Forum Questions

Creating engaging discussion forum questions might seem challenging at first, but it doesn’t have to be. As the instructor, you’re the expert in your field, drawing from both your academic

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Assessments and Assignments

The Benefits of Rubrics in Online Classes

Rubrics are an essential tool for any instructor, but they become even more powerful in the context of online courses. Building an effective rubric requires clearly outlining criteria, levels of student

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Alignment

Learning Objectives Basics

Learning objectives are the foundation of any well-designed course. They define what we want our students to know and be able to do by the end of their learning journey.

Assessments and Assignments

Group Projects in Online Courses

“Every professor teaching online should consider team projects for his or her classes.”— Edward Volchoc (2006) Group projects open the door for students to tackle more complex and intriguing problems

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