Getting Started Designing Your
Online Class
Jim Wright
Bagwell College of Education
Problem Statement
• How do we become better facilitators of
knowledge?
• But also, help students become selfdirected learners?
• In face-to-face and online instruction
(Conrad & Donaldson, 2004)
Framework for Online Learning
• Constructivism, social cognition, problem
based learning, and collaboration
• We learn through interactions with others
(Dewey, Bruner, Vygotsky, and Piaget)
• Aligned with PTEU CF
• Malcolm Knowles – idea of self-directed
learning with adult learner
Model of Online Learning
Seven Principles for Good Practice in
Undergraduate Education
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Encourages contact between students and faculty
Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students
Encourages active learning
Gives prompt feedback
Emphasizes time on task
Communicates high expectations
7. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning
Chickering, A.W., and Gamson, Z.F. (1991). Applying the Seven Principles for Good
Practice in Undergraduate Education. New Directions for Teaching and Learning.
Number 47, Fall 1991. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc.
Sloan-C Effective Online Practices
(Lorenzo & Moore, 2002)
Engaging Online Learners
Resource
Conrad, R., & Donaldson, J. A. (2004).
Engaging the Online Learner: Activities and
Resources for Creative Instruction San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Key Elements of Engaged
Online Learners
• Students establish own learning goals
• Students work in groups
• Explore resources to answer meaningful
questions
• Multidisciplinary, authentic activities
• Reflective Activities
• Assessment is ongoing and performance
based
(Johnson, 1998)
Collaborative Development Model
Subject Matter
Expert
Instructional
Designer
Technical Developer
(Programmer)
Designing your course
3 Stages of “Backwards” Design
1. Identify desired results
2. Determine acceptable evidence
3. Plan learning experiences and
instruction.
(Wiggins & McTighe, 1998)
What is in a Good Online Course?
• Online Course
Checklist from
The University of
West Georgia
What is Quality Matters™?
Quality Matters (QM) is a faculty-centered, peer
review-based process that is designed to certify
the quality of online courses.
KSU model for online quality.
Eight Standards
1. Course Overview and Introduction
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Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement
Resources and Materials
Learner Interaction
Course Technology
7. Learner Support
8. Accessibility
Free Online Resource
How to build an online course?
http://moodle.ksuettc.org/course/view.php?id=92
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