Authoring | Origin: EL103
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Teaching Online: A Student-Centered Approach --> Authoring
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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.
I learned the principles of a course framework and module templates, and how they support consistency and help to guide learning objectives. I plan to implement these by structuring my course with weekly modules that contain chunked, multimodal content.
I have learned about the importance of creating a database and how this database can save time.
The concept of a repository of materials is a great idea and would save time. I have a small Google Drive based group of materials but most of these items come from the course reference materials.
I was surprised to hear that too much video may cause cognitive overload. However, I'm glad it's not the only thing that will capture students' attention. It seems that healthy balance is the key.
I learned that having a well-organized syllabus with modules of equal length greatly helps students navigate an online course more easily and successfully. When the course is structured consistently, students can manage their time effectively, anticipate workload, and focus on learning rather than trying to figure out the organization of the material. This clarity not only supports student engagement but also promotes a smoother progression through the course content, leading to better overall outcomes.
Chunking information is important for students to be able to retain information.
I have learned the importance of consistency in formatting course content. The value of creating a variety of methods to deliver course content that appeals to different types of learners was reinforced for me. I have also learned that creating a course objective database to house various types of learning enhancement tools, like videos and graphs, will help keep me better organized.
At ECPI, the instructors don't create the class.
It is important to structure everything with consistency and ease of use. Designing modules to look the same throughout the course will alleviate any navigation issues and allows students to have solid expectations for their general workflow in the course.
I learned that it is important to incorporate a variety of mediums for students to engage with in a course
