Characteristics of Quality Online Courses | Origin: EL101
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Designing and Developing Online Courses --> Characteristics of Quality Online Courses
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One thing I learned is that online courses open opportunities to grow and has evolved so much in the last few decades.
Allows for more tools and a streamlined way of communicating, navigating, and structure to the online student.
So far in this course I have learned that the idea behind long distance learning has been around since the 1700's; however, it has become more accessible and popular as technology continues to advance. I have discovered that the best online learning is student centered. The focus needs to be on the content being formatted in a logical way that flows smoothly from one idea to the next. The content needs to be of a quality nature that engages the learner through all learning modalities. Checking a student's learning throughout the online course is important to ensure understanding and give opportunities for extra support. Finally, it's important for online learners to interact with other online learners to glean better understanding of topics, ask questions and engage in meaningful discussion.
se debe buscar un contacto importante no solo en forma sino en fondo para el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje logre su objetivo
La búsqueda de herramientas que contribuyan con una interacción activa y continua permite que los cursos en línea alcancen los objetivos trazados.
That there is a huge difference between interaction and intelligent interaction
I have learned a lot. The original distance education started in 1978 with correspondent shorthand course by mail (fascinating) and there has to be a structure for easy navigation for students to be successful.
It is important to know where the information is and how to search within to find the needed information.
User friendly with organization and visual interests
In my culinary classroom, Structural Integrity means keeping everything organized so students can easily find recipes, videos, and assignments. With Navigational Simplicity, I ensure the course platform is intuitive so students don’t waste time figuring out how to access materials. I focus on Active Learner-Centered Learning by offering hands-on activities like recipe creation and group discussions, letting students take charge of their own learning and dive deeper into what excites them.
I have learned in this module that in order to have a successful online experience there has to be a number of components involved. Navigational simplicity is a huge one for non traditional learners, being able to easily move through the course without confusion is a plus. Also active learner centered learning is another one because not all students learn the same. Having the interactive content helps all learners meet learning objectives.
As the popularity of online courses becomes the way of the future, one should look at the success of the first forms of distance learning by looking at the strategies that took place in the 18th century with mail-in correspondence letters.
Learning has evolved in so many ways, even in my lifetime. The way that our content is prepared and delivered will have a lasting impact on the way it is retained. Staying simple yet relevant will help a students overall experience.
use interaction with instructors and student
online courses are very helpful for the people who can work and do online courses at the same time
Courses need to have content build on itself, and to be engaging to the learner. There needs to be space for interaction with other students as well as instructors.
I started taking correspondence courses in the 1970s and loved the freedom to learn at my own pace. My graduate programs were online as well and I learned the key characteristics of online programs that help make students successful. Successful online courses for adults are engaging, flexible, and goal-oriented. They provide clear objectives, interactive content, and practical applications. The courses need to have a user-friendly design and ensure accessibility and relevance for adult learners.
Interaction in online learning helps student develop a meaningful educational experience. When opportunities are established for students to work collaboratively, the result is better learning outcomes.
This module presented the four main quality characteristics of an online course:
- Structural Integrity
- Navigational Simplicity
- Active Learner Centered
- Intellectual Interaction
These are the building blocks for a strong course design.
