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Online Course Design Principles

Online Course Design Principles

Lance J. Richards, Kim E. Dooley, James R. Lindner
ISBN13: 9781591401780|ISBN10: 159140178X|EISBN13: 9781591401797
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-178-0.ch005
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Richards, Lance J., et al. "Online Course Design Principles." Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning, edited by Caroline Howard, et al., IGI Global, 2004, pp. 99-118. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-178-0.ch005

APA

Richards, L. J., Dooley, K. E., & Lindner, J. R. (2004). Online Course Design Principles. In C. Howard, K. Schenk, & R. Discenza (Eds.), Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning (pp. 99-118). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-178-0.ch005

Chicago

Richards, Lance J., Kim E. Dooley, and James R. Lindner. "Online Course Design Principles." In Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning, edited by Caroline Howard, Karen D. Schenk, and Richard Discenza, 99-118. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2004. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-178-0.ch005

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Abstract

The premise of this chapter is that technology for course delivery will change, but effective delivery of content is dependent upon use of appropriate instructional design techniques. The authors take a practical approach by providing guidelines for designing online courses and programs. These guidelines include: (1) designing or selecting a course management tool, (2) course planning and organization, (3) “chunking” content, (4) using interactive teaching and learning strategies, (5) applying adult learning principles, (6) considering self-directed and student-centered learning approaches, (7) using authentic assessment strategies, (8) providing online orientation and technology training, and (9) providing information about appropriate infrastructure for learner support. We use a graduate course, Advanced Methods in Distance Education, as “the case” to provide specific examples of the instructional design components. By following these approaches, you can develop a successful online learning environment.

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