This helped to frame a process for creating an e-learning course. I am working on cleaning up a course that was hastily put online but will likely have e-learning aspects in the future.
Graphics reinforce the saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Graphics can become visual mnemonics, increasing the retention of content while increasing student focus on what is being taught.
This session was helpful for understanding ISD and the steps for implementation. The discussion of media strategies was useful and I will directly apply them in my course presentations.
ISD model: analysis, design, development, evaluation is a perfect guide how to create an online class.
Instructional System Design (ISD) is designed to produce effective courses for learners. Applying the steps of Analysis, Design, Development, and Evaluation result in a well-thought-out plan of instruction. Media Strategies, Student Participation, evaluation all create a positive learning environment,
Instructional design and components is what makes online learning successful.
You must utilize multiple applications to create content for online course.
Concept maps are a good way to link important info.
What is the best tool to keeping track of social media outcomes?
Creating on online asynchronous class requires different methods than synchronous courses. However, many of the same methodologies of synchronous education can be "tweaked" to be useful in the online environment.
I have learned that it is important to engage students in various avenues such as: in online discussions, fourums, synchronous meetings, etc. At times, the online learner may feel disconnected and isolated. So its important to engage them.
I agree with the use of peer discussions and evaluation as careers are often advanced thrgouh working with teams
This section taught me how interaction is key to a successful online classroom. It also made me think about the analysis needed to successfully take on ground information and plug it into the development of an effective online class. I think the two experiences are different and it's a mistake to try to make on ground and online the same.
Nancy Tosh
Many strategies for "changing it up" with a focus on the learner and learner needs. Beginning with the end in mind as we analyze, design, develop and evaluate to provide the best learning opportunities for our students.
Instructional design provides a solid foundation with 'how' the course is developed so it provides a variety of formats with assessment activities, learning opportunities and evaluation methods. Solid ideas with including media such as text, audio, sound effects, graphics, pictures, animations, etc. to enhance reinforcement of the content and engagement of the learner so learning participation is higher.
This is great for general information about teaching in the online environment.
It is nice to know or be validated for those that have been teaching online before it was "cool" to do so have been addressing the student's needs and learning styles already. I do like to be able to have a check-list of items that should be addressed and this was a nice simple approach.
Recognize the importance of the student participation by creating purpose driven engagement. By promoting online chats with one another the students will be able to internaliza the facts and conceptsn od the course.
It's important to design the course appropriately to achieve the desired learning outcomes.
There are many ways to connect and assess students' learning. Discussion forums are a good way of engaging students, encouraging peer interaction, and also a way of formative assessment.
