ONLINE COURSE FOR FACULTY: Course Design for Distance Learning/What to do the First Week of Class
This session will discuss the importance of good course design in a distance learning class. A matrix will be presented to assist with the incorporation of student learning outcomes, activities, assessments and technology needs. Issues of copyright in distance learning will be addressed. The second part of this session will help the instructor decide what to do during the first week of a distance learning course and with the development time prior to the start of the course. We will consider: How to first communicate with your students What course expectations will you have? What activities and assignments will you provide to engage your students during the first week? How will you direct your students to the first week assignments? We will help you think through the nuts and bolts of what you as the instructor need to best prepare your students to be successful in a distance learning environment. Date: Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 Time: - Location: ONLINE Group ID: CeTEAL Online
