Online Teaching Best Practices

  • Instructional Design Fundamentals 

    • Learning Theories & Modules 

      • Constructivism 

      • Social Learning Theory 

      • Community of Inquiry Framework 

  • Bloom’s Taxonomy 

    • Overview and Importance 

    • Cognitive Domain Levels 

    • Action Verbs for Learning Objectives 

    • Example from Courses 

    • Interactive Bloom’s Taxonomy Tool (?) 

    • Explanation and its application in creating learning objectives 

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 

    • Core Principles 

    • Multiple means of: 

      • Engagement 

      • Representation 

      • Action & Expression 

    • UDL Guidelines graphic/checklist 

    • Implementation Strategies 

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  • Course Design Essentials 

    • Learning Objectives and Alignment 

      • How to write specific, measurable and aligned objectives 

      • Ensuring that assessments are aligned to learning objectives 

      • Examples 

      • Common mistakes 

      • Document already created 

  • Cognitive Load and Multimedia Principles 

    • Mayer’s Principles 

      • Video examples 

    • Manage Cognitive Load 

      • Chunking Content 

      • Sequencing Strategies 

      • Visual Design 

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  • Student Engagement and Interaction 

    • Regular and Substantive Interaction 

      • Federal requirements 

      • Documentation guidelines 

      • Implementation strategies 

      • Examples of RSI activities 

      • Compliance checklist 

    • Active Learning and Student Engagement 

      • Discussion forums 

      • Group projects 

      • Peer Review 

      • Social Annotation 

    • Building Interaction and Community 

      • Community Building 

      • Student to Student Interaction 

      • Instructor Presence Techniques 

      • Communication Guidelines 

  • Content and Multimedia Integration 

    • Multimedia – guidelines for incorporating 

    • Creating interactive content 

    • Videos 

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  • Assessments 

    • Types of Assessment 

      • Formative 

      • Summative 

      • Authentic 

  • Creating Rubrics 

    • Feedback 

    • Timing 

    • Tools 

    • Types