Learning Activities & Assessment

This course dives into the essential components of effective online education, focusing on designing activities and assessments specifically for digital learners. The curriculum covers backward design methodology, helping educators plan courses starting with clear learning objectives. You'll explore different assessment types and learn to create rubrics that accurately measure student achievement. The course emphasizes the importance of meaningful feedback, teaching both traditional and multimedia feedback methods. Interactive elements are a key focus, with instruction on creating engaging discussion questions, fostering peer collaboration, and developing student-to-content interactions. The Community of Inquiry model is explored to help establish meaningful online presence. Throughout the course, you'll gain practical skills in selecting appropriate technologies and implementing best practices for online teaching.