I agree because the course would be more dynamic when it's reflecting the look and feel of the designer of the course.
Yes, I believe looks is probably more important. It attracts visitors and keeps them involved
Thanks Shelly. Adult learners with little technology experience run quickly when things don't work smoothly. Younger learners with technology savy get bored quickly, and have higher expectations of how the technology will be integrated into the classroom setting. So to work effectively with either group, the technology has to work seamlessly in the online classroom environment. Technical problems always crop up, even in the best environment, so it's also very important to have a dedicated tech support team.
It is important to develop a system that
advertises
enrools
provides financial aid
checks attendance
checks on late students
provides all technical support in a comprehensive way
Nice note on the technology being cumbersome.
I agree that the look and feel of an online course is very significant. I don't agree, however, that it is as important as the knowledge and skills it is designed to impart. I would give higher weight tot he knowledge and skills it is designed to impart. Utlimately, though, the look and feel can impact the level of sucess in achieving the desired learning outcomes because it can impact the student in terms of the necessary learning environment. If the student struggles with navigating the environment, or if the technology is cumbersome, that can impact the student experience in a negative way.
would you give them a deadline? Say three weeks per unit??
Gives the student flexability to complete the course at their own pace.
Absolutely! Reach out through conference calls or other ways!
I agree that the look and feel of an Online Course should impart the knowledge and skills for that design task and it should also be very User friendly. The design and accessibility should be a ease for those who have done online course, but also not to difficult for those starting out. The link resources should be nice and useful and also have some insightful video training aids. I know its hard at time to reach some of the Hands-on types, but are some insightful ways to reachout to them for them to be involved.
I believe you will have the chance to use what you learn.
The "look and feel" of an on-line course is important. I have been a student in the environments of WebCT, Blackboard and more. Some were easier to navigate, others did not completely operate (chat rooms not active), but such distractors, while important, did not prevent me from obtaining the content. I have also taught within the WebCT environment. I tried to make the navigability clean and clear. Now, I wish to do it over, this time armed with such content as I receive from this course.
Absolutely....same as a book. If I pick up a book and only see black and white pages....I do not like the book immediately!!
Agree. I believe alot of people , self included will judge as soon as the first page. The look and feel should be seen and felt by the first page, and all the way through to maintain student engagement.
I think I agree with the person who agreed "up to a point." While the look and feel of the online course is critical to getting learner buy-in, this concept shouldn't be extended to the point that we are satisfied with the bells and whistles of a snazzy online course at the expense of a rigorous learning experience. I tell my own students (in a traditional brick-and-mortar) that while I do want to have fun with our coursework, and while I do believe that we can have fun AND get the job done, if it's one or the other, we have to get the job done.
I think if our online course imparts the necessary knowledge and skill but does not have a good look and feel, we can be disappointed but at least know that we . But on the other hand, if we have an online course with a great look and feel but does NOT impart the knowledge and skills, we're not getting the job done. Based on that rubric, then, I don't think I can really say that the look and feel are "as important" as the knowledge and skills.
A lot more to learn. Thank you very much.
Just make sure all links work! Very frustrating when they do not. Also, some links will work, but only when Shockwave or updated Jave is installed.
I believe Online course designed very smart. Using navigation simlicity links students are able to go through the course content. I do agree with you.
Love how you specified a "cheerful" class....love that!!!
