Creating Interactive Content
When designing an online course, a course developer has a general idea of the required readings and resources that need to be reviewed prior to the assessments. But how should…
Course Design
The TEACH Act in More Detail
Updated: 5/8/2019 Original publication: 5/12/2017 Since its founding, the United States has protected the rights of creators to share and profit from their work as they see fit without the…
Fair Use in More Detail
Updated: 5/8/2019 Original publication: 5/11/2017 The purpose of copyright law was never to close down the exchange of ideas; in fact, it exists to encourage creators to share their work…
Universal Design for Learning: The Recognition Network
All students bring unique perspectives, approaches, experiences, preferences, learning styles, and, in some cases, disabilities to their courses. Addressing this wide variety of characteristics presents a considerable challenge for…
The Use of Narrative Structure in Course Design
Whatever the objective, knowing one’s goal is key to achieving it. This simple adage is the essence of backward design and helps in building modules that prepare students for success.…
The Benefits of Rubrics in Online Classes
Rubrics are an essential tool for any instructor, but they play an even more compelling role in online courses. By creating rubrics that describe different levels of student performance, instructors…