Clearly define the course's expectations in some detail: "Things to Remember." This is presented on one sheet of paper. Send the "Reminders" sheet to everyone via email for the first three weeks of the course.
Remember, if what you are doing is not achieving the results you are expecting, then change the model. Know too that you will not be able to reach everyone.
I see three issues. The first is successful engagement with the student and online peers. The second is measuring the student's level of understanding based on their responses. The third is mixing the delivery by the teacher so as not to lose the student's attention.
In my experience both as a teacher and as a student, visual learning is very effective. As such, providing visual and virtual learning experiences for students helps not only for me to illustrate the material, but also, for students, provide a rich learning environment.
A thoughtful course design shapes the online learning experience. The idea of structural integrity, organizing a course with clear modules, lessons, and topics helps. navigational simplicity and intellectual interaction are important for keeping students engaged and focused so they don’t feel lost or overwhelmed.
I should be reviewing my own course layouts and simplifying how students move through materials. Maybe add more activities that invite discussion and problem-solving rather than passive reading, so students feel more connected to the content and to each other.
Online courses need to be designed to promote and attract student engagement. This can be done by using various teaching techniques. Some include interactive lessons, videos, websites, and moving or still pictures.
building a online course needs to be attractive, clear instruction, expectation to be online and on zoom with instructor. Set up modules with topic easily assess with clear instruction.
To facilitate making courses more attractive and effective, designed with clear learning objectives, use interactive elements and varied content formats, They prioritize a clean, visually appealing layout. Incorporate gamification, storytelling, and opportunities for social learning and community while ensuring the course is accessible on multiple devices and provides timely feedback.
- Set clear learning objectives.
- Use interactive and varied content.
- Incorporate social learning and feedback.
- Utilize story and gamification.
- Focus on accessibility and flexibility.
- improve visual appeal.
- established a consistent visual theme.
- Use color and white space strategically.
- Create a strong visual hierarchy.
- Use compelling visuals.
The on-line learning forum can provide needed course information at your fingertips. It provides access to peers, instructor and other resources in a very organized and documented way. There is structure to the on-line learning environment allowing for a resourceful learning experience.
I agree with the navigational ease part. When the links don't work and the technology part is failing or complicated it ruins the class for learners and instructors. Everyone wants to give up when this component fails.
Therefore this needs to be made sound and checked early and often
"multi-sensory" experiences focuses their attention, stimulates memory encoding, and increases retention levels as evidenced by a higher recall of key concepts.
Intellectual interaction requires more than just clicking!
Modules are the most important part of the online learning , it includes main subject and subcategories .
This is what stroke me the most:
Navigational Simplicity 🧭: Online courses should be easy to navigate with clear directions, allowing students to focus on learning rather than getting lost.
Effective Course Appearance 🖼️: The course's introduction page should be both attractive and informative, clearly outlining how to access all course components. A visually clear design helps students find what they need quickly and prevents frustration.
Multi-Sensory Learning 🧠: Quality e-learning courses should use technology to provide multi-sensory experiences. This approach helps focus students' attention, improve memory, and increase the retention of key concepts.
Learner-Centered Approach 👨🏫: Courses should be designed around the learner, offering a variety of instructional methods to accommodate different learning preferences. This includes one-on-one interaction, group projects, and activities like virtual field trips.
Intellectual Interaction 💡: Online courses must promote meaningful intellectual interaction, not just simple clicking. Activities should be designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration between students and with the instructor. When students feel their contributions are valued, their engagement and interaction with others increase
Online education is beneficial.
Comment on Kayla Tillisch's post: Very useful for students who have different levels of comfort for online classes.
I learned historical evolution to lead to online education, where formerly it was called correspondence. How it is beneficial and how many schools are incorporating this idea.
Comment on Maria Rodriguez's post: I think this is a great idea and provides added exposure for students regardless of their physical location.
+Key words to remember when designing an online course: Structure, Navigation, Learner-centered and Interaction.
- Structure to organize content.
- Navigate to locate, access, and use content.
- Learner-centered to engage students.
- Interaction between students, content and instructors to improve leearning.
Courses should have a clear direction and goal set forth early in the course. Engagement of the students will keep interest levels high and provide a sense of accomplishment.
