Online Learning Course 1

1. Self-Discipline/Management Skills

1.1. Deadlines for Discussion forums

1.2. Deadlines for Project Assignments

1.3. Self-guided weekly readings and presentation viewings

1.4. Students Select Days to Complete Assignments Before Deadline

2. Technology Skills

2.1. Use of Computer Technology to Create Audio and Visual Projects

2.2. Use of Microsoft Products to Construct Papers and Power Points

2.3. Use of Learning Technologies like VoiceThread, Mind Mapping Tools, Graphics, Newsletters, Publisher

3. Social Presence

3.1. Video lectures presented and posted by the professor

3.2. VoiceThread for Discussion Forums, Student Presentations, and Web Presentations

3.3. Student Interaction with each other and professor in discussion forums

3.4. Feedback from professor in the form of web and audio messages

4. Learner-Centered Instruction

4.1. Discussion Forums

4.2. Project-based Learning

4.2.1. Essays

4.2.2. Voicethread/Technology Analysis

4.2.3. Mind-Mapping Exercises

5. Collaborative Learning

5.1. Discussion Forums

5.2. Professor engagement in forums

5.3. Professor feedback on assignments

5.4. Group Power Point Presentation Projects