What Is (and Isn't)
An Online Course?

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Description / Overview

So, you need to build an online course. Perhaps you’re an experienced online teacher, and you think: “how hard can it be?” Or, perhaps you’re a bit uncomfortable with online teaching, and are dreading this project. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, this course has something for you!

As you work through this short course, you will gain a useful toolkit for translating the teaching and course development skills that you already have into an online teaching and learning environment. Welcome! And let’s get started…

In this first module, we’ll begin by answering a simple question: what is—and what isn’t—an online course?

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Rationale

With a clear concept of your online course in mind, you will have a strong foundation upon which to build your design and development skills throughout this course.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Determine which type of online learning delivery should be applied to your online course



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Key Concepts

  • check_circle Synchronous
  • check_circle Asynchronous
  • check_circle Hybrid
  • check_circle Flipped Classroom