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Six Characteristics of
Effective Online Courses
                     Chris Davis, M.S.Ed.




   As detailed in Building Online Learning Communities by Paloff & Pratt (2007)
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Access to
         Technology
All participants must have access
to technology
Participants must feel comfortable
using the technology
Learning curve?
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Guidelines &
         Procedures

Should be clearly
established
Should be one of the first
items discussed
Should stress “netiquette”
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Participation
Student should agree to minimum
standards
Rubrics are helpful
Begin with introductions
Use open ended questions
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Collaborative
  Learning
   Solo interactions do not work well
   Group projects and open ended
   discussions work well
   Can help to connect generations*




    * Maeroff, G. I. (2003). A classroom of one: How online learning is
    changing our schools and colleges. New York: Palgrave MacMillan.
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Transformative
                        Learning
          When learning occurs through the use of
          technology
          Non traditional methods can be very effective*
          Student should feel free to express insecurities
          and successes




* Alexander, J. W., Polyakova-Norwood, V., Johnston, L. W., Christensen,
P., & Loquist, R. S. (2003). Collaborative development and
evaluation of an online nursing course. Distance Education,
24(1), 41-56.
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Assessment &
         Evaluation
Assess the students’ learning
Evaluate the course
Involve the students in the
evaluation
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