How to conduct an effective online course?

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How to conduct an effective online course? by Mind Map: How to conduct an effective online course?

1. Content

1.1. Quality

1.1.1. Written Online Text

1.1.2. Audio Lectures

1.1.3. Videos

1.1.4. Music & Sound Clips

1.1.5. Games

1.2. Interactivity

1.2.1. Virtual Tours & WebQuests

1.2.2. Drag and Drop

1.2.3. Web Accessibility

1.3. Multimedia Images

1.3.1. Visual Graphic Presentation

1.3.2. Animation

1.3.3. Simulation

2. Interaction

2.1. It is the interplay between participants and instructor.

2.1.1. Types of Interaction:

2.1.1.1. Asynchronous Threaded Disscussion

2.1.1.1.1. Organize the Main Discussion Area by Unit

2.1.1.1.2. Create a Discussion Topic or Theme

2.1.1.1.3. Prepare for your Online discussions

2.1.1.1.4. Secondary Discussion Areas

2.1.1.1.5. Messages or Comment Boards

2.1.1.1.6. Individual Record

2.1.1.1.7. Weekly Questions

2.1.1.1.8. Blogs

2.1.1.2. Real Time Chat Room

2.1.1.3. Email

2.1.1.4. Set Expectations & Orient your Students

3. Assessment

3.1. Valuable Tool for Learners

3.2. Contributing Positively to the Learning Experience

3.2.1. Types of Assessment

3.2.1.1. Pre-Course Assessment

3.2.1.2. Progress Assessments

3.2.1.3. Student Evaluations

3.2.1.4. Timed Online Quizzes

3.2.1.5. Online Comments

3.2.1.6. Proctored Tests or Exams

3.2.1.7. Projects

3.2.1.8. Online Tests or Quizzes

3.2.1.9. Essays and Papers

3.2.1.10. Presentations

3.2.1.11. Debates

3.2.1.12. Reflective Journaling

3.2.1.13. Case Studies

3.2.2. Essentials for Assessments

3.2.2.1. Post Grades Online

3.2.2.2. Post Assignments Online

3.2.2.3. Enact Frequent Testing

3.2.2.4. Allow Extended Time

3.3. Enhancing Learning

4. A 10-Step Model

4.1. Step1: Course Goals, Title, and Objective

4.2. Step 2: Select your Readings

4.3. Step 3: Create Units

4.4. Step 4: Unit Content Development

4.5. Step 5: Unit Audio Presentations

4.6. Step 6: Unit Self-Assessment

4.7. Step 7: Unit Interaction

4.8. Step 8: Unit Projects, Exercises, & Activities

4.9. Step 9: Course Testing and Grades

4.10. Step 10: Course Evaluation