Deborah,
Good point. Is it the content or the delivery?
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
Some course content created for f2f course is not appropriate for online courses. Showing PowerPoint presentations in a f2f class works fine but the students online might not get much out of the PowerPoint. The supplemental information that the students and instructor give in a f2f classroom is not available in an online classroom. PowerPoint enhances the lecture in an f2f but not transform that way to an online class.
Online classes are not always designed for real-time learning. Therefor, online courses must be altered to provide instructional methods, information, and course requirements that are based upon the foundations of face-to-face courses, but meet the needs of online students.
It can be if it is reworked and rethought so it fits the online classroom environment.
The online facility is completely different than a physical location and each student may learn in a different way than they would in a building with face-to-face instruction.
The virtual classroom requires content that will motivate and engage the student through technology. While, technology can be a method of delivery in the face-to-face classroom, the different technical means of communication in the virtual classroom require adapting the course content to meet the communication mehtods for the type of instructional pattern, curriculumm, and instructional design to support student centered learning.
By tailoring the content of the course to the student and the outcomes you are looking for. All traditional methods may not lend themselves to the on-line environment and an instructor must be creative in the course to engage the student and maintain the all objectives.
Does there have to be a break-down in communication? How would that be addressed?
The teaching methods are very different. F2F is more personable, while online learning is a self-learning environment. Yes, the course materials may be of the same nature; however the delivery methods are totally the opposite. The instructor will be able to visualize the understanding patterns/process of the student because they have the opportunity to engage F2F body.
I think it is difficult to offer the same format to online and on-ground students because of the the break-down in communication.
Don't you think that online courses are more "front end" loaded or planned?
I believe that most courses can be designed for online delivery. I do believe that communication and a regular presence by the instructor is a must for it to be successful. A lot of planning should go into the course prior to its opening to the student, and continuous "tweaks" as you see problems.
Thanks! My best on-line instructors always did that at the start of the course. It made learning much more fun and interesting.
Thanks,
John F.
I like the O's add order?
Wow, well said. I wish all my faculty at my university got that!
You are in a tough position because students need to "see" and "do". Gaming and Animation may be an interesting option. Good answer!
It is important to make sure the layout of the course matches the instructor's teaching style, and when modifying course content, think about the four O's...ORIGIN, ORGANIZATION, ORCHESTRATION, OUTCOMES ASSSESSMENT.
George,
I like your idea of testing with collegues to get feedback before introducing the course to students. I imagine you get some creative ideas that way.
Thanks,
John F.
You need to tailor the content of the course to the student and the outcomes you are looking for. Traditional methods may not lend themselves to the on-line environment and an instructor must be creative in the opening of the course to engage the student and maintain the objectives.
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