1. The Three C’s ofOnline CourseDesign Leonard (Len) Thurman Kathleen (Kate) Flannery Silc
2. Foundations Administration and Faculty select courses for development Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Instructional Designer (ID) Assigned to Course College curriculum provides foundation
3. Foundations Curriculum provides foundation for course content Andragogy drives methods Motivated learners Active learners Goal oriented learners Learners as consumers Technologicallyexperienced learners
5. Clarity All aspects of completingthe course are madecrystal clear Objectives are foremostin the syllabus and each module Assignments and assessments are explained in detail and in understandable language Due dates are displayed prominently – and often Questions are answered promptly
6. Consistency Master designs ensure all courses are designed and structured the same way Navigation is consistentacross courses Best practices and guidelines promote instructor consistency in delivery Use of instructional designers ensures quality and control
7. Community Students must knowthey are not alone Introductions, Student Lounge & Homepages strongly encouraged Group, team, and partnering assignments built into all courses Peer review, help encouraged
8. Master Design Each Course: Contains the same tools and elements Elements are located in the same places Navigational elements are consistent Elements work inessentially the samemanner