Demonstrate how to get started in your course and where to find various course components
Describe the purpose and structure of the course
Articulate how students should progress through each module
Delineate & post communication expectations for online discussions, email, and other forms of interaction
Better understand course material affordability and University Libraries' resources.
VIEW Authoring Course Content video (below).
VIEW Course Tour - Intuitive Course Navigation video (below).
DISCUSS your plans and questions about course content and organization with a STLI instructional designer (sign-up below).
EXPLORE the University Libraries' mini-module Keeping Your Class Affordable (video and infographic)
REFLECT on "why" you are designing specific content and learning experiences. How can relate these reasons to your students?
Optional: Peer feedback is a great tool for course development. Consider asking a colleague to review your course organization and navigation. You can reference the related Quality Matters standards to help structure the feedback.
Optional: Download the Checklist & Notes document to add key ideas and action items as you follow along through the Develop Module.
In this video [6:36], Katalin Wargo introduces the concepts of authoring in remote/online courses to help students navigate and understand your course design.
In this video [8:59], David Trichler (Global Research Institute) describes his approach to course navigation with the student in mind. Check out examples of his menuing and content organization.
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In this video [8:06] , Paul Showalter (University Libraries) discusses open educational resources (OER) and provides detailed workflows for finding, accessing, and linking course content through library collections.
Course material affordability effects students in a variety of ways. Check out this infographic based on a recent survey of W&M students regarding textbook costs, uses, and students' preferences.
Want to connect with a librarian to learn more? Use the link below to contact your liaison librarian.
Moving on to Develop Module 2.3: Creating Human Connection in your Remote Course