Course Design
PrinciplesStructural
Integrity
Like the skeleton of a house, objectives hold
everything together. Make sure you have
written clear, measurable, specific objectives,
and make sure there are assessments that
accurately measure all objectives.
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ObjectivesLearning
Strategies
Like the walls of a house, using evidence-based
instruction provides intelligibility and meaning to
the material. Make sure your content is presented
in ways that reach the human mind.
Some evidence-based pedagogical strategies:
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Like the door to a house, accessibility strategies
ensure that anyone who needs to get into the
content is able to. Make sure your content is
formatted in ways that even students with
disabilities can use.
Example Accessibility Considerations
Vision Motor
— tag pages for screen — no flashing .gifs
readers — pages can be controlled
— information is not color- without a mouse
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Hearing Cognitive
—caption all movies — eliminate distracting
— transcripts for audio files elements
— provide clear focal point
on pageUser
Experience
Like the fixtures in a house, UX strategies ensure
that your course is enjoyable and convenient to
interact with. Make sure you test your course from
the perspective of your end users.
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Like home decorations, adding your own voice and
style to your courses make them your own, and
communicates positive, human interaction. Don't
underestimate the value of stylistic touches.
If it's your "thing," consider including:
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