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.
Make sure you keep your modules updated, and consistent in style and length.
Consistency is important in managing a student's expectations and comfort with the course
Comment on Alexis Ulseth's post: I completely agree with this statement
I have learned about the benefits of creating a module system that is constant throughout the semester. It helps students in ways that lets them concentrate on the content rather than being confused by the course set up.
Support a variety of learners with varying modes of instruction.
I learned the importance of content variation, such as text, audio, video, graphs, and pictures, so students can see various modes of instruction.
Great suggestions on how to get started and organized.
The terminology has changed but we are layering the content and enhancing overall learning satisfaction/ease and the overall experience.
Making sure things are clearly laid out in a easy to understand manner since the students are not in person to ask questions!
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.
