I would like to raise these points, would you add another one?
Technology & Critical Thinking 🧠: Online courses are like onsite courses in their goals, but they rely on technology to deliver content and assess performance. It's crucial to incorporate critical thinking exercises to help students apply knowledge and develop transferable skills for the workforce.
Syllabus & Course Structure 📋: A syllabus is a mandatory "road map" for students, outlining course goals and content. Online syllabi need to include details about required technology. Courses can be structured by Week by Topic or Week by Lesson, with each section having an introduction, learning objectives, content, and a summary.
Lectures & Assignments 📝: Online lectures should guide learners through activities and can be organized by week. Assignments should encourage students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. It's vital to clearly state the purpose and relevance of each assignment to the student's learning.
Discussions and Chats 💬: Online discussions can be asynchronous (like a forum, not in real-time) or synchronous (live chats). Asynchronous allows flexible participation, while synchronous provides real-time interaction for more dynamic discussions.
Evaluation & Feedback ✅: Evaluation methods like quizzes and exams should assess what students have learned and how they can apply it. Quizzes are good for self-checks and confidence-building. Exams contribute to final grades.
Providing Feedback 🗣️: Instructors must provide timely and specific feedback on quizzes and exams. Simply giving a score isn't enough; comments should help students identify where they went wrong and commend them for innovative thinking. This builds confidence and corrects thought processes while the information is still fresh.
