Creating videos for online education can be an excellent way to reach and engage your students while building instructor presence. However, because videos are fundamentally audiovisual in nature, including them

Assessments are core components of course design.  They measure student knowledge, understanding, and skill, but can also provide insight on the success of various teaching strategies. The efficacy of the

For anyone who has taught face-to-face classes, making the transition to fully online may feel completely overwhelming. Course developers and instructors alike might find themselves asking questions such as, “How

Practical experiences in physics, biology, chemistry, and other science courses can make fundamental concepts more tangible for students and thus help them achieve course objectives. For this reason, a laboratory

Meet Allen. Allen is a kinesthetic learner. When he was a child, his favorite classes in school (besides PE) were his second-grade math class where the teacher allowed the students

Instructional materials—such as readings, videos, and other content—are the everyday tools students engage with to meet learning objectives. While there are countless types of materials you can use, there are

Updated: 5/8/2019Original publication: 5/11/2017 The purpose of copyright law was never to close down the exchange of ideas; in fact, it exists to encourage creators to share their work without

Recent research has shown that online students tend to favor asynchronous communication over synchronous elements. Asynchronous communication typically fits online students’ busier schedules, and it lends itself to a style

When designing or teaching an online course, it’s essential that your objectives, assessments, and instructional materials are aligned. This cohesive structure not only benefits you as an instructor but also

When used appropriately, graphics can be a powerful tool in your online course. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, graphics provide a visual component to your instructional materials that can

When designing an online course, developers often start with a clear plan for readings and resources that align with assessments. But how should this content be delivered to students? What’s