This document provides guidance on how to create an online course. It begins by suggesting instructors check what platforms their institution supports and if any training is available. It then recommends assessing existing materials and strategy, adding signposts to focus students, incorporating multimedia, using discussion boards to promote engagement, and thoroughly editing materials. The overall guidance is to discern platform capabilities, evaluate prepared content, and employ techniques like multimedia and discussion boards to maintain student focus and interaction online.

1. How to Create an
Online Course
A GUIDE FOR LECTURING PROFESSORS,
INSTRUCTORS, AND TEACHING
ASSISTANTS

2. Hi, students!
Here's some helpful guidance on how to
create an online course.

3. Does my institution have its own
teaching portal or online teaching
platform?
Are there any training materials
available to help me understand this
platform?
Can I incorporate additional platforms
into my teaching strategy?
Here are some good questions to ask:
Discern the
capabilities of your
teaching platform.
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4. 2. Assess your materials and create an overall
teaching strategy.
Track down your notes, power up your laptop, and take stock of
everything that you've already prepared. If your preparation style
involves typing out detailed lecture notes in full sentences, you're in
luck. With a few alterations, your material can be uploaded as readable
lessons.
On the other hand, if you prefer to jot down only a few key notes
before lecturing, consider whether recording your lectures is a feasible
option. Choosing to present your information in this way can offer a bit
of familiarity to your students while also allowing you to continue
lecturing in your preferred style.

5. 3. Create learning signposts
to combat distractions.
An example of a good learning signpost might be
starting each lesson with a clear summary of the key
information it will cover and what your students can
expect to gain from it.
Signposts will help your students focus on your key
material while encouraging the habit of identifying,
reinforcing, and internalizing key points in their own
study habits.

6. 4. Incorporate multimedia
wherever possible.
When it comes to learning how to teach online, the
importance of multimedia-rich lectures or lessons
cannot be stressed enough.
Reinforcing pages of raw text with relevant images,
videos, or audio recordings will elevate your
material and support any students who may prefer
an aural or visual style of learning.

7. 5. Make effective use of
discussion boards.
Nearly all students dread weekly
discussion board posts. However, the
benefits of having your students
complete them are undeniable.
Discussion board posts create a venue
for lively academic discussion and ensure
that your students actively engage with
the information they're studying.

8. 6. Always edit and proofread your
material.

9. Thank you!