I attended “Quality
Standards for Online Courses” in the Developing and Delivering Online
Instruction Certification Program at AUM.
The course covered the subject of quality in online instruction. One major point was that online instruction
like any designed learning event is based on measurable outcomes.
The instructor
encouraged class discussion on whether we thought Online Learning is an art,
science, or craft. At first I thought
craft might be more appropriate because I see teaching as a learned skill;
however, science fits as well because teaching involves obtaining professional
knowledge through experimentation and observation. Most of the class chose science. However, I believe it takes art (visual),
science (structure), and craft (skill) to design quality online learning.
A checklist should be
followed when designing online courses and the following elements considered:
·
Structure
·
Design
·
Pre-Course Communication
·
Syllabus & Course Information
·
Course Activities
·
Assessments
·
Learner Support
·
Quality Assurance
In summary, online
courses should be usable to the student and the instructor. It should be easy to navigate, simple, and consistent
to avoid confused results.
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