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How can I design my course for online delivery?

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Thanks Glen, I will try this method. I believe it would make the course lecture more interesting for the students. Also sitting back so they can read you body language is something I never thought about but will adopt.

Quan Hodges

Thanks Glen, I will try to designin my course for online delivery will start with being intentional about clarity, structure, and engagement. I want students to feel supported even when we aren’t in the same physical space, so my first step is organizing the course in a way that’s easy to follow. This means creating consistent weekly modules, clearly labeling assignments, and providing step?by?step instructions so students always know what to expect. I also plan to incorporate different types of content—such as short videos, readings, interactive activities, and discussion prompts—to keep students engaged in various ways. Since communication is such an important part of online learning, I will build in regular announcements, check?ins, and timely feedback so students always feel my presence. I also want to offer opportunities for students to collaborate and interact with one another through group activities or discussion boards. Another important part of my design is being flexible and mindful of students’ different learning needs. I want to make sure the course is accessible, easy to navigate, and supportive of students who may be balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. Overall, my goal is to design an online course that is organized, engaging, and learner?centered—one where students feel connected, supported, and confident in their ability to succeed. Thanks for all of your help

Pavel Glukhovskiy

Perfect tip on body language. Makes it feel like communication is happening on site. Its important for many students.

Carmen Lescano

Excelente! gracias por las recomendaciones

Quan Hodges

Thank you so much I will pay attention to my body language and make sure to use audio and visuals to help facilitate learning.

Jeffrey Mayo Sr

Awesomeness! I can relate to all you provided. Thank you so much!

Arnesia Banks

LOVE the tip about body language. It’s an important component of communication that is often overlooked. Thanks for sharing!

Zahra Panah

Hello, It was an excellent thought about providing audio and video to learners. The most important part was to mention how far should we be from the camera. Excellent information, Thank you.

Francia Gamboa

Thank you for your tips. Interactive videos and interactive images—body language—of the professor. Excellent!

Sherry Davis

I like the part about sitting back so students can see our body language.

Christian Quintanar

Using animations and photos! I understand some students have a hard time paying attention so grabbing their attention is a must!!!

Steven Muntz

Great information Glen. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.

Melinda Salzer

Great ideas for embedded graphics and images. Thank you.

Yakima Young-Shields

Thank you

Marixa Patterson

good tips! Thank you!!

edward dixon

Thank you Glen

Donalva Martin

Good suggestion about audio clips and sitting back so students may see better view of you.

kellie devereaux

Thank you Glen

Dwayne Anderson

great

Robin Hood-Dardy

Those are some good pointers.

Robin Hood-Dardy

Those are some good pointers.

Richard Kennedy

lots of great tips. Very insightful utilizing, text, audio & graphics to deliver content Thanks for sharing

Everly Henao

thank you

Ben Kliever

Great tips!

Robert Helbig

You noted "body language," which I thought was an excellent point to mention. Thanks!

Cynthia Terrell

Very good!! Thanks

edward dixon

AWESOME!!!

Mary Jo Wentzel

Thanks for the tips that can be easily implemented.

Diego Helfer

Excellent!

Lottie Cuthbertson

Thank you

Richard Converse

Excellent input. I agree, but would add that intimacy is an important part of instruction as well.

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