1. Andrea Saltzman Martin Instructional Designer College of Education

2. Course Design Effective course design will save you time! Fewer email messages from students asking for clarification More time in class to focus on course content and interaction rather than administration Ability to more easily update materials and activities

3. What makes for good online design? Course is well-organized & easy to navigate Syllabus clearly states the role of the online environment Consistency throughout the online course Accessibility issues are addressed

4. Polling Question Which course design factor contribute significantly to the success of online courses? (Select ALL correct answers) a. Active discussion b. Collaborative group work c. Consistency in course design d. Frequent and constructive instructor-learner interactions Answers: a, c, d

5. Key Elements in Online Course Syllabus Schedule Announcements FAQs Resources

6. Syllabus As a means for communicating expectations: Your response time with email and feedback on assignments Deadlines for assignments and assessments Frequency of interactions with you and classmates (discussion board posts; group work expectations) How much time you expect students to spend on modules/activities

12. Schedule Use the schedule as an advanced organizer Serves as a to-do list for students to check off activities Emphasizes due dates for online activities

17. FAQs Questions students typically ask and your answers Questions that come up about the content and logistics Answers provided by you or other stude

21. Announcements Any changes since you last met face-to-face Current events that pertain to course content Reminders of deadlines Class-wide feedback on assignments

23. Resources Orientation to the course Mark Laumakis’ tutorial Gradual introduction to the online tools Technical Support

25. Course Structure By Topics By Weeks By Modules

37. Polling Question 2 Which of the following are recommended design techniques for online course materials? (Select ALL correct answers.) A. Write in long paragraphs B. Boldface important concepts C. Color code each text section D. Use headings and subheadings E. Use bulleted or numbered lists to prioritize key points F. Use graphics for visual appeal or to exemplify key ideas Answers: b, d, e, f

41. Formative Evaluation Survey students after online sessions or activities Make notes to yourself for next go-around while it’s still fresh

42. Resources Syllabus checklist http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~acserv/ Chico Rubric for Online Instruction http://www.csuchico.edu/celt/roi/ Instructional Design Tips on Online Instruction http://www.csuchico.edu/tlp/resources/rubric/instructionalDesignTips.pdf Hybrid & Online Course Examples http://tinyurl.com/course-examples ICARE description http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/icare/index.htm