Designing Online Learning Syllabus
Designing Online Learning Syllabus
Designing Online Learning Syllabus
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Welcome Class Syllabus and Expectations Who are you? 1. Post: Tell us a little about yourself
Learning Activities
Week 1
Introduction What is online instruction? 1. Watch: Welcome to the Digital Generation video 2. Complete: Schoology Scavenger Hunt 3. Read: How California's Online Education Pilot Will End College as We Know It 4. Discussion Board: Is Online Education the Death Knell for Teachers? 5. KWL: What do you know of online education? 6. Complete: Set-up Schoology course: Step 1 How do we define quality online instruction? What are pedagogical best practices? 1. Discussion Board: Critical Thinking in the Digital Age 2. Watch: Active Learning 3. Group: Choose chapter / section; read content; develop presentation; compose engaging discussion question What is the value of a collaborative community? How is a collaborative community created in the online environment? 1. Watch: Teaching with Online Discussion Forums 2. Quiz: Discussion Board Questions: Defining Excellence 3. Discussion Board: How does a collaborative community enhance student learning? How can supportive technology be used effectively? 1. Post: Group presentation and discussion question 2. View: Each presentation 3. Post: Response or comment on each discussion question 4. Complete: Reflection paragraph Why is a consistent teacher presence important?
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