Online Course Development - Best Practices

1. Pedagogical Structure Consists of the Following:

2. Announcements with short clear directions. Links provided to "Start Here"

3. Welcome Page from Faculty.

4. START HERE MODULE

4.1. Detailed Course Introduction is Outlined for students to Navigate Efficiently that provides links to content directly.

5. Student Help Module that provides working links to guide the student to Helpful Resources.

6. Syllabus Module

7. Modular Development that includes consistent structure

8. Clearly defined module for Grading and Assignment Expectations

9. Clearly outlined methods of Communication by students and faculty

10. End of Course Announcements and Evaluation Methods