Structure of Our Online Courses
When I set up a course for each instructor. I explain to them they need to make online announcements as well as providing step by step instructions. I also have a library tab so that the links are available to every student in that course.
PatJohn,
Love the library tab idea....this shows the students and instructors where to go to get extra resources.
Shelly Crider
The online announcements are a great method to engage students. For each particular course I will post an announcement anywhere from 1 to 3 announcements per week. Typical announcements include reminders of deadlines and related course events. I may also use this opportunity to announce what it coming up in the next week or lesson ahead. I also reinforce this by reminding students during a resident course to be sure to check for new announcements and read all of them as they are important and usually time-sensitive.
Steve,
This is a good place to add useful resources as well!
Shelly Crider
I like the idea of a library tab for the students. I’ll have to add that into my classes. I found that encouraging the students to form a Facebook group for the class, so they can discuss material and setup study sessions if possible. I also have them send me the link for the group and post it on the class webpage. I have been told by the students that they also use the Facebook page to study for other online classes.
Carlo,
Students use their technology, so we need to teach to them!
Shelly Crider
