Best Practices
What makes a good online course? There are hundreds of strategies
being used to improve the quality of online courses across
all disciplines--from discussion board tactics to creative
assessment methods. But what works and why? What tools and
techniques are your colleagues using effectively in their
courses? What tips do they have for managing course activities
or promoting teamwork?
Here we hope to answer these questions and more by showcasing
examples of best practices used by faculty in the development,
teaching, and evaluation of their online courses. Please share
with us your best practices and tips for success in teaching
online. Send your ideas or articles to iss@uhv.edu
and we will add them to our Spotlight section.
Spotlight on UHV
A well-designed syllabus is an essential component of a quality
online course. It should be the road-map to your course, directing
students on what is required to complete the course successfully.
Post the rules of the road clearly. Provide detail on key
areas of interest, especially assignments and testing. Set
up the travel guidelines and post driver responsibilities
for participating in this course. Details are critical and,
generally, more is better. Below are some examples of effective
online course syllabi.
"One of the successful innovations that seems to be
working well with my current online Leadership course [Fall
03] is the establishment of a Guidance Team – an organizational
support system outlined in Joiner & Associates The
Team Handbook...."
Read more about implementing a guidance team in an online
class and working in teams in a couple of articles from Cam
Caldwell, Assistant Professor of Management in the
School of Business Administration, UHV.
Guidance
Teams for Online Classes
Working
in Teams
Team
Roles - Keys to Team Success (slide presentation)
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