By Dr Jennifer T. TagsoldNC State students report that one of the ways faculty could improve online courses is through building in more student-to-student activities (DELTA, 2015). Benefits of... |Course Design, Online learning
By Dr Jennifer T. TagsoldCourse Redesign (CR) involves the redesigning of whole courses to achieve better learning outcomes and accommodate enrollment growth. CR is much more extensive than simply... |Course Design, Online learning
By Maria FisterThere are numerous ways to teach an engaging, effective online course. By following basic best practices, instructors can optimize the online learning experience. There are... |Assessment, Communication
By Jakia SalamInstructor and peer feedback have a profound effect on the quality of student learning. When teaching online, it is important to foster both learner-instructor interaction... |Communication
By Jakia SalamNetiquette is the term used to describe the special set of rules for online communication. Because students in the online learning environment are unable to... |Course Design, Online learning
By Jakia SalamLearning objectives help to clarify the purpose of a course for both students and faculty. The learning objectives state what the learner is expected to... |Resources
By Jakia SalamWhen teaching online, instructors often turn to multiple-choice quizzes and exams to assess student learning. This option provides many benefits, including instantaneous feedback to students... |Communication
By Jakia SalamDiscussion Forums play a key role in online learning. When used effectively, they can provide many learning benefits that do not always occur in the...