This document provides an overview of an introductory workshop on online learning. The workshop covers the key elements of online instruction including course design, student engagement, and assessment. It aims to help participants learn best practices in online teaching and develop practical skills in using the learning platform Blackboard. The workshop consists of two sessions: the first involves a presentation and starting a project, while the second is a working session to share and continue assignments and make personal plans.

1. An Introduction to Online Learning
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
WORKSHOP

2. Format
 Session I: Presentation &
Project
Presentation (45 min)
Q&A (15 min)
Begin workshop
assignment (30 min)
Session II: Working Session
Share assignments (25 min)
Continue working on
assignments (50 min)
Make a personal plan (15
min)

3. Goals
1. Learn what makes online teaching unique from face-to-face teaching.
2. Discuss best practices in:
a) Online instruction
b) Course design
c) Student engagement
d) Assessment
3. Develop ideas of how you will succeed as an online instructor.
4. Begin developing practical skills in Blackboard.

4. Elements of Online Learning
I. INSTRUCTION

5. “Sage on the Stage”

6. Analog

7. Digital

8. “Sage on the Stage”

9. “Guide on the Side”

10. ?

11. Engaging Online Instruction
1. Make online learning active
2. Use a variety of resources
and activities
3. Be a regular, visible presence
4. Aim for andragogy, not pedagogy

12. Andragogy
Independent
Draw on life
experiences
Goal-
oriented
Relevant
Respected
as equals

13. Elements of Online Learning
II. COURSE DESIGN

14. Content

15. Content

16. Navigation
Menu

17. Confusing Directions
Low ADA
Accessibility
Broken Links & Old
Articles

18. Elements of Online Learning
III. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

19. Content
Delivery

20. Content
Delivery

21. Interactive
Websites

22. Elements of Online Learning
IV. ASSESSMENT

23. Assessment Tips
1. Make objectives clear and repeat them often
2. Use a variety of:
a) Assessment types
b) Levels of rigor
3. Make life easier with rubrics
R
I
G
O
R
Bloom’s Taxonomy (2001)

24. Online Student Profile

25. Online
Students
Top reason for preferring online courses?
• Schedule/location flexibility
Biggest gripes?
• Lack of instructor presence/
feedback
• Confusing instructions and course
design
Characteristics for success?
• Organized, self-disciplined
• Communicates well in writing
• Technology access and fluency

26. Seven Myths of Online Learning

27. Seven
Myths
1. The more information I provide, the
more my students will know what to
do.
2. The more content I provide, the more
my students will learn.
3. All discussion forums have the same
learning potential.
4. Students don’t want to see/hear
recordings of me.
5. Students are all tech whizzes.
6. If my course is pretty, then it is user-
friendly.
7. Successful f2f activities will be
successful online activities.

29. Questions?

30. Next Steps
1. Review assignment instructions
2. Review planning handouts
a) Design Document
b) Master Online Course Checklist
c) Goal Plan
3. Log in to Blackboard and find
course shell
4. Begin workshop assignment