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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
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,
Discussion forums are a common tool in the online classroom. From enhancing engagement to making thinking visible and helping build community, discussion forums can have
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
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
“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
As you develop or redevelop an online course, you may notice that some of your intended assessments are not a good fit. Perhaps they require
Objectives play a fundamental role in designing effective instruction. Objectives enable instructors to identify what students should know at the conclusion of an instructional activity,
This article will explore common considerations and strategies for effectively building and implementing a master course.
Assessments are the cornerstone of any course. They’re not just tasks for students to complete—they’re the tools we use to measure whether students have truly
What Are Authentic Assessments? Authentic assessments are cognitively complex, performance-based evaluations that focus the context of learning on real-life situations similar to those found in
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