Welcome to the newest round of developments! We are now working on course developments that we would like to have ready for Early Fall Quarter, 2010.
I would like to use this first blog post of this cycle to direct your attention to some of the key things to keep in mind during the development of an online course.
First, if you have done online development previously, you have probably become accustomed to receiving the Weekly Development Blog on Monday morning. I'm switching this to be sent out on Wednesdays rather than Mondays as I know how busy Mondays can be, and I'd like you to have the opportunity to really examine and consider the various resources discussed in the Weekly Development Blogs.
As you begin your development it is important to look at what the expectations are. It may be valuable to take a close look at the Online Course Development Checklist as well as the Peer Advising survey before you begin your development. These are the things we will be looking for from a completed course development.
Since this development cycle is specifically preparing for Early Fall Quarter, 2010, it is essential the 10-unit and 12-unit shells are completed by the May 10 deadline. Your 12-unit shells have been created for you, and it is best to complete the course in its entirety first. I will then copy your course for you to work on the 10-unit conversion when you are ready, keeping that May 10 deadline in mind. Later in the process I will be sending specific tutorials on how to complete the 10-unit conversion, but if you have any questions now, please let me know.
A big focus of mine during this development cycle will be on developing solid lectures within the units. Each unit should have some lecture component and I'd like to see a minimum of 3 audio-based lectures throughout the course. I'll discuss various ideas throughout the development process, but there are a variety of ways these could be completed such as: Jing, Elluminate, the use of external expert lectures, Adobe Presenter, etc. As I mentioned, I will delve into these options in greater detail as the development cycle progresses but keep in mind the minimum of 3 audio lecture request when working on your courses. By incorporating more audio, we will be connecting more with our auditory learners and offering an even stronger course connection for students overall.
The 25% completion date is March 8, 2010. I look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing the start of your developments at that time!
Have a great week and if you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to let me know. I'm here to support and assist your developments in any way I can.
Heather
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