Consistancy is very important: languaje, font, format. Using templates facilitate the developing of a course. Use visual and sound tools as necessary. And test, test, test in order to achieve the course objective
Keeping with the same formats and templates help students become more comfortable with learning objectives.
I think maintaining your online formats and having some consistency really saves time as an instructor. It makes the experience from each time teaching the course more uniform and effective.
The development of a learning objective database saves time as if I develop a course I can find, sort, locate, and upload other components to use in multiple courses.
You need to keep the modules consistent
Most important point is consistency throughout the modules so students do not get confused with a new or different set of rules to accomplish with each new module. Students should be able to meet course objectives at the end of the module and the course content should achieve students meeting the objectives for the class.
Content should be posted in a way that it will make sense, and the format shoudl be friendly; "easy to use". Also, the content shoudl be based on the skills you want the students to learn.
Database: reusable content is very helpfull.
Learning objects can be located ikn different ways, also everywhere.
Consistency: in the way the content is posted, across the modules. As well, length should be similiar in betweet modules.
The instructor should plan and testcontent and design of online course
I love the idea of creating a template that promotes consistency and predictability.
In this module the key was understanding consistency in creating the course module and constantly testing it fo it's effectiveness. The learning objects are also important to incoporate into the course module to assist the students in meeting the course objectives and increase thier knowledge.
Much of this was very applicable about 2011 when I was creating my own course shells in Moodle, however that format is locked down now by the school.
Developing courses that are similiar in look- consistent is very important to the learning process for students.
Using the formats provided, making sure the student will understand, and engage studnets by being consistant
I learned to keep modules and learning activities about the same length so students will know what to expect.
I have learned that consistency is key in an online course. I plan to be as consistent as possible in all communication to students.
Its true that consistency with the modules help the students not be lost, and help the teacher in futures curses or lectures.
I've learned that the platform is not expected to be static, but to change. Course shells and materials need updating and frequently visited.
A good primer on course design and development.
I learned that we need to be consistant in the contect that we develop for the students.
