Your starting point for online instruction Online courses, or eCourses, become more popular--and more necessary--every year. Creating eCourses For Dummies is a beginner-friendly guide for anyone who needs to quickly design and build an effective eCourse. You'll identify learning objectives and create content that meets accessibility requirements. You'll even get hands-on practice putting your own course together. Expert tips help you streamline the course creation process and keep tabs on learners. Prepare for launch, with this intro to eCourses. Inside... * Use your existing materials as…mehr
Your starting point for online instruction Online courses, or eCourses, become more popular--and more necessary--every year. Creating eCourses For Dummies is a beginner-friendly guide for anyone who needs to quickly design and build an effective eCourse. You'll identify learning objectives and create content that meets accessibility requirements. You'll even get hands-on practice putting your own course together. Expert tips help you streamline the course creation process and keep tabs on learners. Prepare for launch, with this intro to eCourses. Inside... * Use your existing materials as content in a new eCourse * Work with different platforms * Create solid learning paths * Locate useful resources * Build effective assessments * Storyboard your course * Cater to diverse learners
Amanda Rosenzweig, PhD, is the Assistant Dean of STEM at Delgado Community College, Canvas administrator, a meritorious professor of biology, and the director of Science Teacher Technology Training. She also created Teach and Learn/eProfessor, a multi-course series that focuses on online course development.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with eCourses 5
Chapter 1: Examining the Concept of eCourses 7
Chapter 2: Identifying the Why for Your eCourse 19
Part 2: Planning for the Best Outcomes 29
Chapter 3: Identifying Your User and Their Needs 31
Chapter 4: Focusing on Accessibility 45
Chapter 5: Choosing the Right Resources for Your eCourse 61
Chapter 6: Your Presence Is a Present 77
Part 3: Putting All the Pieces Together 91
Chapter 7: Deciding What to Put in Your Course 93
Chapter 8: Designing an Interesting, Informative Course 111