you can't just transfer a F2F course online you have to transform it
Using the 4 "O's" outline is very practical for setting up a online class and even a face to face class. Continuously going back to make sure everything is running smoothly and always tweaking the class to make it better for everyone involved.
The organization, communication, consistency, feedback teachers knowledge, and understanding of online teaching methods/components as opposed to F2F are imperative.
What I took away from this module was this, being consistent in your course layout will make it easier for students to find the materials they need. Students need to be able to find the information quickly and easily. It will also make editing and updating content easier for you.
How to make the layout of the course apealing to diverse learners in order to keep them engaged.
Providing guidance and feedback to the students are a must to have a successful online learning enviroment
I think the important take away here is the importance of consistency when building a course and its layout. It gives students a path to better understand the course and achieve learning objectives.
Teachers need to take many factors into consideration when transferring a F2F course to an online course. They must consider accessability, objectives and make an organized and consistant layout. They also must assess and evaluate their online course often.
