Designing Online Instruction: How to Become Unflummoxed
Dr. Patricia E. Allanson & Dr. Charles E. Notar (Emeritus)
Abstract
Successful online instruction/eLearning requires new methods of course design, interaction among course participants, and instructor preparation and support. A well-designed course is one that fosters student learning and interaction. The article provides best practices for designing, developing, and implementing online instruction. Areas covered include assessment, content, design, equipment, feedback, games, instructional design, methods, students, teacher, teacher support, and teaching.