Learning Forte

The Journey and History of Online Learning

Advantages of Online Learning

Advantages: Ranking Activity

Online and Hybrid Learning: Types of Delivery

Online and Hybrid Learning Formats

Learning Management Systems

An LMS is Like an Iceberg

Online Learning Landscape Application

Foundational Pedagogical Practices and Structures

8 Practices

Practice 1: Contextual Realities

Practice 2: Backward Design

Practice 3: Assessments

Practice 4: Active Learning

Practice 5: Variety of Content and Format

Practice 6: Learner Motivation

Practice 7: Structure & Expectations

Practice 8: Facilitation = Engagement

Review the Pedagogical Practices

Multiple Adult Learning Theories Introduction

Andragogy (Knowles)

Transformative Learning (Mezirow)

Experiential Learning (Kolb)

8 Pedagogical Practices Application

Beginning the Backward Design Process

Begin with Contextual Realities

Examining Contextual Realities

Contextual Realities Application

Writing Objectives

How to Write Effective Objectives

Choosing Measurable verbs

Course Objectives Application

Introduction to Assessments

Purpose of Assessments

Formative and Summative Assessments

Using Formative Assessments in Your Courses

Ideas for Formative and Summative Assessments

Assessments Application

Introduction

Connection to Backward Design

Identify Essential Content

Alignment with Contextual Realities, Objectives, and Assessments

Activities that Support Learning and Engagement

Selecting Content Application

Introduction

Sequence: Structure the Course Content

Cadence: Define the Course Pattern

Clear Expectations

Scaffolding

Course Design Application

Introduction

Guide the Way: The Role of the Facilitator

Connect with Learners/Learning Community

Communicate and Establish Presence

Peer Interaction

Adjust and Support

Effective Facilitation Review

Facilitation Application

Course Evaluation