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.
There are relatively few colleges that are completely online.
A well thought and crafted Canvas course will increase intellectual learning and discover for a student.
Virtual online field trips sounds like it would provide many great learning opportunities
In this module, I’ve learned that successful online courses are defined by four essential characteristics:
Structural integrity: A well-organized framework that supports the course’s objectives.
Navigational simplicity: Clear and intuitive pathways that allow students to access content effortlessly.
Intellectual interaction: Opportunities for meaningful engagement between students and instructors.
Active learning: A student-centered approach that encourages participation and reflection.
To implement these principles effectively, it’s crucial to begin with clearly defined learning objectives. Once these goals are established, the course should be designed with a strong structure—organized into modules that contain lessons, and within those, specific topics. This layered design enhances navigational simplicity, making it easier for students to interact with the content in a logical and engaging way.
To foster active learning and intellectual interaction, I would incorporate dynamic elements into live sessions. For example, students could respond to questions or participate in polls during lectures, guided by instructors. Interactive games or collaborative activities could also be introduced to strengthen peer-to-peer engagement.
The ultimate goal is to create a learning environment where students not only absorb knowledge but also contribute to the learning experience of their peers. Their participation enriches the course and builds a sense of shared responsibility. In the end, this results in a vibrant blend—a true cocktail—of intellectual interaction that drives deeper learning and collective growth.
I think the ease of being able to navigate a course online is as import as being able to teach in person
Online courses need to be engaging to capture the students learning. I was also suprised that 6% of all Public Schools offer all their courses either online or onsite. When my daughter's class miss a day of school they are required to go online and obtain their assignments for the day and do their homework. I think this should be required at all schools in the U.S.
Intellectual Interaction is especially important because it helps to engage the learner in ways such as critical thinking and problem solving.
I found the history of distance education in the US and the emphasis on navigational simplicity of online courses particularly relevant.
Distance learning has changed over time from mailings to online engagement and response. Over 21% of colleges offer at least 1 online course. It is also vital how the online course is presented to the learner. This can enhance or reduce learning.
