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I disagree. The time invested to develop a quality online course is much more than for a traditional classroom delivery because everything must be explained in detail.
Hello,
I do not agree with this statement one bit. Speaking from experience in both types of classrooms, I believe that online courses require more time to develop. I believe that you have to pay closer attention to the various types of communicators when in the on-line classroom than traditional. This requires the instructor to strategically prepare his/her syllabus to ensure that all learners understand our expectations.
Gregory Becoat
Xianbin,
This is true. You can keep your files so that classes become quicker and easier to create term after term.
Shelly Crider
Detra,
We creating a class, I hope that the objectives are right next to the developer!
Shelly Crider
MaryCatherine,
I hope that everyone checks and double checks the links as it is not fun to be ready to work in your class only to stopped by a broken link.
Shelly Crider
Steve,
This is true. Students want something to keep them awake during class.
Shelly Crider
Nitin,
Checking and double checking all your work so that a student can understand is very important.
Shelly Crider
I disagree. I think online class development may take more time. It may take time for preparing text, audios, videos, all other materials. In a traditional class, these materials are not essential. But in an online classroom they are very important. I know there are a lot of visual learners and they need videos for learning how to do things and assignments in the classroom.
Thanks.
Oops....I meant to say I disagree.
I disagree because the online course has to be tweaked to fit that particular modality of learning. Having said that, once the course has been setup and aligns with the course objectives and learning outcomes, the rest should fall into place. It may take longer on the front end but should be easier to modify for future courses.
I agree, Jeremy. I tend to be very "resource heavy" in my online course. Students need access to various resources to help them make the connection between the reading materials, etc. It's important to make everything accessible right at the students' fingertips.
I agree because the online course has to be tweaked to fit that particular modality of learning. Having said that, once the course has been setup and aligns with the course objectives and learning outcomes, the rest should fall into place. It may take longer on the front end but should be easier to modify for future courses.
The time invested in developing an online course often takes more time. The online learning environment has certain advantages such as hyperlinks and more self-paced time constraints, but simple tangible learning aspects such as with certain demonstrations may be more difficult to convey in an online classroom. Therefore, it may take the instructor more time to create a virtual equivalent experience such as a multi-media presentation.
The time required to develop quality courses for either is similar. The days of chalk and talk are disappearing. A professor that delivers the same content semester after semester is a dinosaur. Even in traditional classes it is easy to introduce material and interactive exercises.
Some online schools, too, have stale content. All content should be regularly revised at the discretion of instructors rather than administrators or IT folks.
I believe it takes more time to develop an online course. Since the students learn at their pace, it is important to structure this so it benefits the students needs.
Onsite courses have a lot more interaction between instructors and students so there is more flexibility in structure.
Agnes,
To have a really good, quality course (online or traditional) time should be spent on the course before, during and after!
Shelly Crider
I disagree. From my experience I have had to put more effort into the design process because it takes more to capture an online learners attention. I normally make videos, create powerpoints, create quizes, discussion questions, research topics, and many more. Once you have taught the class once you have the ability to recycle the material and the effort becomes less.
I think both take time and effort. While experience is a valuable asset in reducing a course prep time, it is an easy pitfall for many instructors who do not prepare adequately, hoping to rely on their experience alone.
I think all students and course deserve serious treatment. I think online courses require a bit more prep time though it may be a subjective feeling.
Ginger,
We like to give our online classes a bit of a facelift for each time they are offered! Something fresh helps keep the instructor engaged as well.
Shelly Crider
Peter,
I love the scenario based assignments....this really helps with critical thinking skills.
Shelly Crider
Nancy,
Definitely review each and every time as so many links can become broken or there might be a date posted somewhere in the class.
Shelly Crider