Topics: Importance of online course design, basics of Moodle, integration of teaching and learning in design. Assignments: Reflection paper on personal teaching philosophy and the role of online course design.
fotor-ai-2023062911710.jpgObjective: Understand the importance of constructive alignment and learning outcomes in course design.
Topics: Definition and application of constructive alignment, writing effective learning outcomes.
Assignments: Write learning outcomes for a hypothetical course.
Objective: Understand the concept of scaffolding and how it applies to course design.
Topics: Defining scaffolding, importance in course design, practical applications.
Assignments: Create a scaffolding plan for a hypothetical course.
Objective: Learn to create a detailed course structure and write effective lesson plans.
Topics: Importance of course structure, elements of an effective lesson plan, sequencing content.
Assignments: Write a detailed lesson plan for a hypothetical course module.
Objective: Understand the role of engagement and interaction in online learning.
Topics: Engagement strategies, interactive teaching methods, promoting community.
Assignments: Develop an engagement and interaction plan for a hypothetical online course.
Objective: Learn to design assessments aligned with learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
Topics: Principles of effective assessment, writing rubrics, designing formative and summative assessments, strategies for effective feedback.
Assignments: Design a variety of assessment tools for the hypothetical course.
Objective: Understand how to apply design theory and pedagogy using Moodle.
Topics: Implementing lesson plans, course structures, and assessments in Moodle; promoting engagement and interaction.
Assignments: Apply the design principles learned to create a mini-course in Moodle.
Objective: Apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course to design a complete online course.
Topics: Course design best practices, peer review and feedback, continuous improvement.
Assignments: Complete a course design project that includes all elements learned throughout the course, including lesson plans, scaffolding, learning outcomes, assessments, and engagement strategies. Conduct a peer review of another student's project and provide feedback.