Miriam del Campo

Miriam del Campo

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Hi, I have been a online instructor for over 10 years.  I am still learning.  I see a future with only online or blended courses.

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Dr. Crews, The wording of the question is a bit contradictory in terms of what it is asking. Please review the question. Thanks.

I totally agree it was a well planned and delivered course filled with very pertinent and useful information.

"Which of the following items is not crucial to the success of your course? A quality course should: Answer: A) Be well-organized and easy to navigate. Students should be able to clearly understand all components and the structure of the course B) Include a course syllabus that identifies and clearly delineates the role that the online environment will play in the total course C) Include an aesthetic design that presents and communicates course information clearly throughout the course D) Always include online lectures with synchronous and asynchronous component." This question is asking both which of the items are NOT crucial,… >>>

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One of the things to consider is if the students/professors will have the capability of using the tool. For example, if the tool requires a camera and a microphone and the student does not have this equipment, then it creates a major problem. Another thing to consider is if the tool is supported by the operating system that the students'/professors' computers have. Lastly, is the tool effective to accomplish the task that it is meant to.

It is critical to get all of the contact information from students upfront.  Their email, phone numbers and even addresses can come in handy in reaching out to them, if at some point they become inactive. 

While it may take more time to create an online course initially, if the job is done correctly, it is a worthwhile investment. The reward will be afterwards, when the course will be effective in having students learn the material. Also, an effective course may be reused over ond over with minor adjustments and updates.
Required proctored exams decrease cheating by making sure that students are in a sterile and monitored testing environment. Furthermore, student identity can be verified. Are these proctored exams necessary?
In order to determine, without a shadow of a doubt, that students have mastered the competencies of the course, should a proctored final exam be required?

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