Lesson 1: Introduction to developing online courses

Interactions that happen at different times, such as an online discussion board.

Interactions that happen at the same time, such as a Zoom session where all students and instructor are connecting at the same online place and time live.

Assessments that take place of more traditional assessments such as midterms or final exams.

Where course content and other material are organized by chunks with a consistent layout within an online course.

An asynchronous method of having online interactions. The discussion board in D2L is often used to facilitate activities, group work, and reflection. 

The learning management system (LMS) that the University of Calgary uses to host online courses.

Video and audio-conferencing software to facilitate live sessions with students. Zoom is often used for small group work, virtual office hours, lecturing and other learning activities.

Resources and recommendations that can be immediately put to use by instructors, offered by the Association of College and University Educators, including videos on welcoming students, managing your online presence, organizing your course, planning and facilitating effective online discussions, and engaging students in readings and micro-lectures.

An article from Faculty Focus that describe the key elements of course design, requiring alignment of: specification of learning objectives, instruction and assessment.

A video and other resources from the UCLA, Centre for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences.