Types of Courses

This lesson is an introduction to the basic elements that distinguish between face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. Advantages and challenges of each type will be explored.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 1 Discussion
• Lesson 1 Quiz

Preparing to Teach Online

This lesson reviews the time, communication skills, and technological skills necessary to prepare and deliver your online class.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 2 Discussion
• Lesson 2 Quiz

Technical Demands

This lesson explores the technical specifications you will need (computer and software) to develop your class.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 3 Discussion
• Lesson 3 Assignment

File Management and Content Organization

This lesson will explore ways to organize your material on your computer BEFORE your begin to develop your class online. This lesson will also explore different ways to organize your course materials for online delivery.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 4 Discussion
• Lesson 4 Assignment

Pedagogical Use of Blackboard Tools

This lesson will explore how the major tools and resources available in Blackboard are used to support learning outcomes in our online class.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 5 Discussion
• Lesson 5 Quiz
• Lesson 5 Assignment

Syllabus Preparation for the Online Course

This lesson will explore specific aspects of your syllabus that should be taken into consideration for your online class.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 6 Discussion
• Lesson 6 Assignment

Preparing your Content for Online Delivery

This lesson will explore file types and typical conversions necessary to ensure that your students can access your material. Topics related to Universal Design and access will also be discussed.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 7 Discussion
• Lesson 7 Assignment

Multimedia

This lesson will explore the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges associated with the use of multimedia in an online classroom. Topics related to Universal Design and access will also be discussed.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 8 Discussion
• Lesson 8 Assignment

Basic Learning Unit Instructional Design

This lesson will introduce you to two models of Instructional Design that can be applied to the development of a "Learning Unit" in online classes. The two models are Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction and the ALOTA model.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 9 Discussion
• Lesson 9 Assignment

Using Tests, Assignments, and other Tools to Evaluate Learning

This lesson will explore the types of tools used in online instruction to measure learning outcomes. Special attention will be paid to utilizing the tool that most accurately measures the identified learning outcome based upon Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Objectives.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 10 Discussion
• Lesson 10 Assignment

Communication with Students

This lesson will explore the tools and the expectations for communication with your students in an online class.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 11 Discussion
• Lesson 11 Assignment

Grading, Feedback, and Time Management

This lesson will explore the challenges of grading and providing feedback to students in a timely manner.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 12 Discussion
• Lesson 12 Assignment

Teaching Style and Online Teaching

This lesson will explore your teaching style and how best to adapt that style to online course delivery.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 13 Discussion
• Lesson 13 Quiz

Making it Look Good

This lesson will look at layout, navigation, and stylistic considerations for presenting material to students in your online class.

Lesson Assessments include:

• Lesson 14 Discussion
• Lesson 14 Assignment