Andrews University

Department of Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum

Spring 2003

EDCI 607 Curriculum:

Developing Online Courses

Facilitator

 

 

Description

EDCI 607 Curriculum: Developing Online Courses is an introduction to the concepts, principles and practices that provide a foundation for the delivery of online courses and learning experiences.  This experience is designed for Andrews University faculty, students in the Curriculum & Instruction program, and others who are interested in developing Internet-based courses that can transcend the traditional limitations of time and space.

 

Resources

Palloff, Rena M. & Keith Pratt. (2001). Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: The Realities of Online Teaching. Jossey-Bass.

        Weekly readings and discussion topics will come from this book.

White, Ellen G.  (1903).  Education.  Mountain View, CA:  Pacific Press Publishing Association.

        Weekly readings and discussion topics will come from this book.

Hanna, Donald, Michelle Glowacki-Dudka, & Simone Conceicao-Runlee.  (2000).  147 Practical Tips for Teaching Online Groups:  Essentials of Web-based Education.  Madison, WI:  Atwood Publishing.

        No assigned readings or discussion topics will be taken from this book, but you may find it valuable.

 

Andrews University Online Course Development Guide Website: http://www.andrews.edu/de/ocdg/ (Site is password protected. Make sure you are on the "official" class list with the facilitator to ensure your access to this site.)

 

 

Outcomes

Knowledge

Participants will:

q       Increase their understanding of the online learning environment by participating as a student in an online course

q       Increase their comfort level with instructional technologies

q       Demonstrate an understanding of the Andrews University Mission-Infinity Development Model and the concepts upon which it is based

q       Develop an understanding of the need to maintain physical/spiritual/intellectual/emotional balance while engaging in online learning (awareness of concepts; collect data on self -- time spent, etc; personal response)

 

Skills

Participants will demonstrate entry-level abilities with:

q       Live chat sessions

q       Discussion forums

q       Posting online assignments

q       Online quizzes/exams

q       Adopting a systematic approach to course development

 

Products

Participants will:

q       Design an online classroom environment for a class of their choice

o       Course documents (syllabus and others such as assignments, project descriptions, assessment rubrics, etc.)

o       Other course components such as discussion forums, labs, etc.

q       Develop at least one (1) module for the selected class that meets the Andrews University criteria for online courses. This module will include, as a minimum,

o       Learning experiences

o       Resources

o       Assessments

(Those registered for one (1) semester credit will develop one (1) module, those registered for two (2) semester credits will develop two (2) modules.)

 

Instructional Methods

Assessments

Collaborative experiences

Chat

Discussion

Community building activities

Mentoring

Metaphors

Readings

Online experiences

Technology training

 

Expected Time Commitments

1-2 hours reading

1-2 hours discussion

1-2 hours course development

Put into this experience what you want to get out of it.

 

Course Assessment

This course will be graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Receiving a Satisfactory grade for the entire course requires receiving a satisfactory evaluation for each of the major components of the course:

Proposed Schedule

Each week you will read and discuss assignments, complete “production” tasks for your online course, post written summaries of the process you followed, and respond to other participants’ postings from the previous week. We suggest you begin your weekly work on Monday.  Assignments for each week are due by midnight on Sunday.