Authoring | Origin: EL103
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Teaching Online: A Student-Centered Approach --> Authoring
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Learning objectives can be combined with other content to provide more robust learning experiences and objects don't always have to be self developed, but can be found in textbooks, online, or even through other professional organizations.
This was a well organized summary and reminder about basic elements of course-content creation. The module included useful vocabulary related to course development.
Course creation is an ever evolving effort. Creating consistency with formatting, language and content is critical to student learning.
I have learned that I will be chunking assignments by Weeks in order to maintain a consistent framework.
Consistency definitely helps students by reducing frustration, keeping the format familiar, and making things more easily accessible.
When content is implemented and organized in a consistent way, it can allow for a successful student experience. Additionally, the use of chunking allows for a breakdown of digestible content for online learners.
What I have learned is that if I can be more Consistent and chunking is important.
This module focuses on the design process for course development. The fact that courses, especially online courses, are a designed interface is often overlooked in teaching.
I learned about the concept of chunking and how valuable that can be for organizing lesson materials.
Consistency is a tool for success. Designing modules that look the same reduces navigation issues and creates expectations for their course workflow.
be aware of cognitive overload
Consistency in layout/design. Sequencing. Chunking.
This section of the course has reinforced my understanding of maintaining consistent format/objective breakdown, then meet those objectives, practice and reinforce the objectives, then assess understanding and possible need to reframe the course development.
Consistency is a great tool for success. It is also important to use a variety of learning methods (along with consistency) to accommodate a wider range of student learning styles.
Consistency is key for such learners.
Consistency is key when creating the course, modules, and assignments. The familiarity will help students feel more confident in what they are doing. In math, there are multiple ways to solve the same problem. If you try and show this to students who haven't done math in years, it could be confusing and they could mix methods up when working on the problems by themselves. As much as I'd like to go over all the methods, it probably isn't the most effective way to teach the topic. I have to ask myself, is this useful for the content they are learning and the time they are spending on the assignment.
A good course to help orient one's approach
The key to student success lies in effective module design and creation. A well-thought-out layout and functional elements significantly contribute to a student's long-term achievement. Successful elements should be systematically organized for repeated use. When modules are designed effectively, students can easily follow the content. Consistency in the module layout helps students become familiar with navigating and interacting with the course content, enhancing their overall learning experience
I am more aware of the importance of module design and creation in the student's ability to succeed. Developing a layout and elements that work is essential to long-term student success. The elements that work can be organized and used as necessary. With well-designed modules, the student can best follow the content. And with consistency in the module layout, the student can become familiar with how to navigate and best interact with the course content overall.
