1.0 Module Overview: Designing an Online Course
Designing an online course: Where do I start?
You may have heard the recommendation to start with the end in mind - the desired learning outcomes for you students. While that's a very valid recommendation, there is more to the process than just having a solid starting point.
Learning Objectives
In this module, we describe Backward Design as a model for developing or revising online courses to improve validity, dependability, and clarity. We also discuss the first aspect of Backward Design -- learning outcomes. By the end of this module, we hope you will be able to:
- apply Backward Design to the development or revision of an online course, and
- write 2-4 measurable learning outcomes for that course
Table of Contents
1.1 How are Online Classes Different?
1.2 Course Planning with Backward Design
1.3 Writing Good Learning Objectives