The Complete Step By Step Guide To Designing And Teaching Online Courses

Author : Joan Thormann
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 0807773166
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Designing and Teaching Online Courses written by Joan Thormann and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this valuable resource, experts share deep knowledge including practical “how-to” and preventive trouble-shooting tips. Instructors will learn about course design and development, instructional methods for online teaching, and student engagement and community building techniques. The book contains successful teaching strategies, guidance for facilitating interactions and responding to diversity, and assessments, as well as future directions for online learning. With many field-tested examples and practice assignments, and with voices from students, teachers, and experts, this book arms instructors and administrators with the tools they need to teach effective and empowering online courses. This one-stop resource addresses all of the core elements of online teaching in terms that are universally applicable to any content area and at any instructional level. “A rare book in education: one that is not only highly useful but also intellectually coherent and based on robusta>, transferable principles of learning and teaching. All educators—in online environments and in brick-and-mortar schools—will find this an invaluable resource.” —From the Foreword by Grant Wiggins “We now know we can get increased participation with online tools to make thinking more visible and switch the traditional delivery of instruction to personalize learning. While it is inevitable that online learning will become an important skill for everyone, the ideas, concepts, strategies, design elements, and tools in the book by Thormann and Zimmerman can also be applied to blended learning.” —Alan November, Senior Partner and Founder, November Learning “The authors of this book have created an excellent resource for anyone interested in becoming an online instructor or improving his or her skills in online teaching. The authors share a wealth of step-by-step activities, examples of assignments and teaching strategies that will guide both novice and experienced teachers as they expand their skills into the online realm. Even as a ‘veteran’ online instructor the book provided me with new ideas to try in my next online class.” —Sam Gladstein, Coordinator, Edmonds eLearning Program at Edmonds School District, WA “Cheers to Thormann and Zimmerman for providing a must-read for online teaching. This clear and practical guide takes the instructor from design to implementation of online courses. The authors remove the anxiety about online teaching for those thinking about on-screen instruction, and provide new thinking and examples for those already immersed in it. It is a great guide for those entering the field and a superb resource for those actively engaged in it.” —Anthony J. Bent, Chairman, Global Studies-21st Century Skills Committee of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Book Features: The building blocks necessary to create a successful online course. The know-how of long-time online instructors. Models for Skype conferencing with groups of students. Templates for course building, including sample assignments, activities, assessments, and emails. Detailed treatment of diversity in the online environment Joan Thormann is professor in the division of Technology in Education at Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. She edits a column on technology and special needs for Learning and Leading with Technology. Isa Kaftal Zimmerman is the principal of IKZ Advisors in Boston, Massachusetts, an educational consulting firm serving educators and stakeholders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Author : Robin M. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470596600
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquering the Content written by Robin M. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the sixth volume of the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series, Conquering the Content provides a highly-practical blue-print for course development and content presentation for web-based courses. While providing guidance for incorporating learning theory into online courses, this book primarily furnishes online instructors with the practical templates, learning guides, and sample files to construct and manage their course content. Unlike other books about online instruction that cover theories of teaching and learning, instructional design, or even graphic design this book gives the "how to" of preparing an online course by focusing on content. The much needed step-by-step guidance in this book will result in fully formed courses where high-quality content is the central feature.

Author : Marjorie Vai
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317673794
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Online Course Design written by Marjorie Vai and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spite of the proliferation of online learning, creating online courses can still evoke a good deal of frustration, negativity, and wariness in those who need to create them. The second edition of Essentials of Online Course Design takes a fresh, thoughtfully designed, step-by-step approach to online course development. At its core is a set of standards that are based on best practices in the field of online learning and teaching. Pedagogical, organizational, and visual design principles are presented and modeled throughout the book, and users will quickly learn from the guide’s hands-on approach. The course design process begins with the elements of a classroom syllabus which, after a series of guided steps, easily evolve into an online course outline. The guide’s key features include: a practical approach informed by theory clean interior design that offers straightforward guidance from page one clear and jargon-free language examples, screenshots, and illustrations to clarify and support the text a checklist of online course design standards that readers can use to self-evaluate. a Companion Website with examples, adaptable templates, interactive learning features, and online resources: http://essentialsofonlinecoursedesign.com Essentials of Online Course Design serves as a best practice model for designing online courses. After reading this book, readers will find that preparing for online teaching is a satisfying and engaging experience. The core issue is simply good design: pedagogical, organizational, and visual. For more of Marjorie Vai in her own words, listen to this 2011 interview from the On Teaching Online podcast: http://onteachingonline.com/oto-16-essentials-of-online-course-design-with-marjorie-vai/

Author : Sally Kennedy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780826134080
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing and Teaching Online Courses in Nursing written by Sally Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite astronomical growth in the number of online nursing programs currently available, little support is provided for faculty on how to teach in this environment. While most assume that the knowledge and skills required for classroom teaching are readily translatable to teaching online, significant differences exist. Characteristics unique to the online environment promote reflection and engagement with the content in a deep and meaningful way that factors in adult students' strengths as self-directed, motivated, and goal-driven learners. This resource provides step-by-step instructions for RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and PhD faculty on how to teach online effectively, engage students, and foster success for both student and teacher. Designing and Teaching Online Courses in Nursing offers practical information on every aspect of teaching an online course. Foundational educational theories and concepts, including new insights from cognitive psychology, are explained and linked in such a way that operationalizing them during course design makes good sense. The core sections of the text focus on online course design, including drafting course objectives and a syllabus and crafting discussion questions or cases. Key to teaching an online course is understanding and being comfortable with facilitation strategies to maintain a balance between being present in the course and not getting in the way of learning. Worksheets with guiding questions, discussion tracking tools, and other instructor resources will assist readers in developing the best approach for designing and teaching a specific online course. KEY FEATURES: Provides online worksheets to guide each step of the process of designing and teaching a course online Includes best practices in online education and the latest research Features the outcomes-based approach of Wiggins and McTighe, reconceptualized for online course development Recaps key points in Take-Away summaries at the end of each chapter

Author : Norman Coombs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470892447
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Online Teaching Accessible written by Norman Coombs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Online Teaching Accessible offers online teachers, instructional designers, and content developers a comprehensive resource for designing online courses and delivering course content that is accessible for all students including those with visual and audio disabilities. Grounded in the theories of learner-centered teaching and successful course design, Making Online Teaching Accessible outlines the key legislation, decisions, and guidelines that govern online learning. The book also demystifies assistive technologies and includes step-by-step guidance for creating accessible online content using popular programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, as well as multimedia tools. Including a wealth of helpful tips and suggestions for effectively communicating with disabled students, the book contains practical advice on purchasing accessible course management systems, developing solutions for inaccessibility issues, and creating training materials for faculty and staff to make online learning truly accessible. "This valuable how-to book is a critical tool for all instructional designers and faculty who teach online. Coombs' many years as a pioneer of online teaching show in his deep knowledge of the principles that can allow the reader to apply these lessons to any learning management system (LMS)." —Sally M. Johnstone, provost and vice president academic affairs, Winona State University, Minnesota; former executive director of WCET at WICHE "As more and more of our social and professional lives come to be mediated by technology, online accessibility is a fundamental right, not a luxury. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with maximizing access to learning." —Richard N. Katz, former vice president and founding director, EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research "This valuable book reflects Coombs' unique experience and commitment to the best teaching, learning, and accessibility options for all kinds of students and teachers." —Steven W. Gilbert, founder and president, The TLT Group-Teaching, Learning, and Technology Group

Author : Victoria Russell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429761104
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching Language Online written by Victoria Russell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-23 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and accessible, this book comprehensively covers everything you need to know to design, develop, and deliver successful online, blended, and flipped language courses. Grounded in the principles of instructional design and communicative language teaching, this book serves as a compendium of best practices, research, and strategies for creating learner-centered online language instruction that builds students’ proficiency within meaningful cultural contexts. This book addresses important topics such as finding and optimizing online resources and materials, learner engagement, teacher and student satisfaction and connectedness, professional development, and online language assessment. Teaching Language Online features: A step-by-step guide aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages: Learning, Teaching and Assessment, and the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards Research-based best practices and tools to implement effective communicative language teaching (CLT) online Strategies and practices that apply equally to world languages and ESL/EFL contexts Key takeaway summaries, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading in every chapter Free, downloadable eResources with further readings and more materials available at www.routledge.com/ 9781138387003 As the demand for language courses in online or blended formats grows, K-16 instructors urgently need resources to effectively transition their teaching online. Designed to help world language instructors, professors, and K-12 language educators regardless of their level of experience with online learning, this book walks through the steps to move from the traditional classroom format to effective, successful online teaching environments.

Author : Robin M. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118717147
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquering the Content written by Robin M. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your course online now, without sacrificing pedagogicalquality Conquering the Content: A Blueprint for Online Course Designand Development, Second Edition is a highly practical guide tocreating online courses. With guidance on incorporating learningtheory into online course content, as well as a host of templates,learning guides, and sample files, this book furnishes instructorsand instructional designers with the information and toolsthey need to design and develop their course content to betterserve online students. This second edition introduces relevancestatements and time-saving tips as well as content maps whichprovide a scaffold for content organization and help studentsanchor the topics in their memories for retrieval. Readers willgain expert insight and best practices for designing within therapidly changing online learning environment and learn toincorporate recent advances that can improve student outcomes.Because the book is designed to focus on online teaching pedagogy,it won't go out of date as specific tools change. Nearly one-third of all students in higher education are takingat least one online class, and online hybrid classes are becomingmore widespread. Distance learning is becoming the norm, butcreating an online class is more complex than just posting coursecontent on a website. Conquering the Content demonstrateshow instructors can best revamp their course content to suit theonline learning environment, and provides the tools and resourcesinstructors need to transfer their effectiveness from the classroomto the online environment. Learn how to: Create student-friendly navigation structures that support whatis known about the brain and learning Organize content based on priority, flow, and easynavigation Create assessments that work within the parameters of an onlinecourse "Chunk" information to facilitate better processing Time is of the essence in getting a course online, but it'simportant that pedagogy not get lost in the crush of new content.Course design is just as critical as course content when it comesto distance learning outcomes, and Conquering the Contentprovides a holistic and practical approach to effective onlinecourse development.

Author : Sanders, Monica
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800888880
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating Inclusive and Engaging Online Courses written by Sanders, Monica and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing new insights into the textual and paratextual character of brands and advertising, this innovative book showcases an extensive selection of vivid and topical case examples that assist the practical understanding of advertising paratexts.

Author : Jeanette S. Cates
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781492777137
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Online: Design Your First Online Course written by Jeanette S. Cates and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach Online: Design Your First Online Course is a step-by-step guide for anyone who would like to teach a course online in a non-credit environment. It assumes that you have a topic in mind, but don't have experience in how to structure that content for an online course. Using a simple example of baking a cake, you are immediately reassured that you already know the basics. Now it's just a matter of applying your new-found skills to your topic. Following the easy-to-use directions, you'll walk through a series of short exercises that will guide you to: - Describe the ideal audience for your course so that you understand the students you will teach and what they want to know - Look at the existing competition for ideas and topics to include in your online course - Gather the tools you need to complete your course design - Outline and sequence your content into a working document you will be able to use for course development - Avoid the pitfalls that often sabotage a course before it ever starts! With your finished course design in hand, you will be ready to follow the next steps to teach online!

Author : Nathan Native
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Online Course Design written by Nathan Native and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-05 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in learning more about online teaching and online course design, but you are not certain where to begin? Are you looking for an easy and practical guide written in non-academic language? Then this book might be exactly what you were waiting for. This book is intended for anyone who wants a practical, principles-based approach to creating outcome-based learning experiences, focusing on quality design to support learner persistence. Allow this book to provide you the information about assessment design, multimedia design principles, selection of instructional materials, sequencing instruction, and so much more to engage your learners. You will surely find a chapter on constant quality improvement that is composed of practical course design review that will support the success of the learning. Here's a quick peek of what you will learn from this book: Research Your Course Idea Brainstorming Your Topic What Type of Course Should You Create? Content Development Elements Of A Good Course Design Step-By-Step Guide On How To Design A Perfect Online Course Selecting The Right Media And Platform How To Make Sure Your Course Isn't Boring And So Much More! This book will act as your practice guide for creating the best online courses! Once you finish this book, you will discover that getting ready for online teaching is not just a satisfying experience but also an engaging one. Look no further. This book got you covered if you wish to learn more about online learning, instructional design, and the way individuals learn. Are you knowledgeable and experienced already? Then this book is one that will help you expand your understanding and skills. So what are you waiting for? Do not wait any longer and buy this book! Scroll up the page and make sure you click BUY NOW to get started