How to conduct an effective online course

1. Getting Started

1.1. Become familiar with course technologies

1.1.1. Weebly

1.1.2. Moodle

1.2. Determine course goals and outcomes

1.2.1. measurable

1.3. Identify modules

1.3.1. 8-10 topics

1.4. Identify assessment items

1.4.1. aligned to course goals and outcomes

1.5. Create a detailed course syllabus

1.5.1. clear expectations

1.5.2. work schedule

2. Building Content

2.1. Create appropriate content for module topic pages

2.1.1. required readings

2.1.2. audio and visual  presentations

2.1.3. graphics

2.1.4. rubrics

2.2. Use different text features to distinguish between headings and subheadings

2.2.1. fonts

2.2.2. styles

2.2.3. colors

2.3. Organize pages and content effectively

2.3.1. categorical order

3. Managing Course

3.1. Build areas for student submissions

3.1.1. discussions

3.1.2. assignments

3.1.3. quizzes

3.2. Create online interaction for instructor and students

3.2.1. welcome announcement

3.2.2. general discussion forums

3.2.3. course updates

3.3. Provide feedback in a timely manner

3.3.1. emails

3.3.2. discussion forums

3.3.3. grade assignments

4. Evaluating Course

4.1. Use a measurable system for self-evaluating course

4.1.1. rubric

4.1.2. checklist

4.2. Other feedback

4.2.1. colleagues

4.2.2. students