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New 'Playbook' Explains Four Elements of Great Online Courses

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. • “Optimize” boxes explain best practices and methods of course evaluation. Throughout, the playbook explores themes of providing students with support in online courses, making such courses equitable, and the importance of continuously improving them. Start by identifying learning objectives, not technology tools.

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Connecting with Online Students

Faculty Focus

This will allow you to learn about their goals and concerns for the course and beyond. If using a questionnaire, review students’ introductions and respond authentically based on what you learn about each student. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses. Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.),

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Connecting with Online Students

Faculty Focus

This will allow you to learn about their goals and concerns for the course and beyond. If using a questionnaire, review students’ introductions and respond authentically based on what you learn about each student. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.

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Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-Course 

Faculty Focus

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses. Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.),

Syllabus 105
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Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-Course 

Faculty Focus

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 73