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<!-- * Sample syllabi from online courses: [[Media:Syllabus_ACA-122-190_Spring_2015.pdf|ACA-122]] | [[Media:Syllabus-BUS110-192A_Spring_2015.pdf|BUS-110]] | [[Media:Syllabus_HIT-214-090_Spring_2015.pdf|HIT-214]] | [[Media:Syllabus_MED-121-091_Spring_2015.pdf|MED-121]] | [[Media:Syllabus-SPA231-190_Spring_2014.pdf|SPA-231]] --> | <!-- * Sample syllabi from online courses: [[Media:Syllabus_ACA-122-190_Spring_2015.pdf|ACA-122]] | [[Media:Syllabus-BUS110-192A_Spring_2015.pdf|BUS-110]] | [[Media:Syllabus_HIT-214-090_Spring_2015.pdf|HIT-214]] | [[Media:Syllabus_MED-121-091_Spring_2015.pdf|MED-121]] | [[Media:Syllabus-SPA231-190_Spring_2014.pdf|SPA-231]] --> | ||
* [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Syllabus How to add a syllabus to your Sakai site] | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Syllabus How to add a syllabus to your Sakai site] | ||
| + | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/b/ba/Attendance-tips-online-hyrbid.pdf Attendance Rules for Curriculum Online and Hybrid Classes] | ||
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| − | * [[Sakai Examples | Examples of home pages in various courses]] | + | <!-- * [[Sakai Examples | Examples of home pages in various courses]] --> |
* [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Overview_(Site_Information_Display) How to add instructor info and image to your course home page] | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Overview_(Site_Information_Display) How to add instructor info and image to your course home page] | ||
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| − | * Video: [https://youtu.be/ | + | * How to build a well-designed subpage in Lessons [https://youtu.be/oE5O2bXs5WQ Video] [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/9/9a/Build_a_Well-Designed_Subpage.pdf Handout] |
| + | * Adding multimedia to a Lessons subpage [https://youtu.be/dHsXc_gcInE Video] [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/0/0d/Embedding_YouTube_videos_in_Lessons.pdf Handout] | ||
| + | * Films on Demand: Find captioned videos and embed them in Sakai [https://wiki.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/1/16/Putting_Films_on_Demand_Videos_in_Sakai.pdf Handout] | ||
| + | * How to organize your Lessons page and course menu [https://youtu.be/hynQWyH26AI Video] [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/8/84/Organize_your_Lessons_page_and_Course_Menu.pdf Handout] | ||
| + | * [[Media:Tips_for_Using_Sakai_Lessons.pdf | Lessons Tips and Best Practices for Effective Course Design]] | ||
* More help with [[Sakai: Lessons|Lessons]] | * More help with [[Sakai: Lessons|Lessons]] | ||
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* How to Setup an Assignment in Sakai: [https://youtu.be/hBWueBLMDUw Video] | [[Media:How_to_Set_Up_Assignments_in_Sakai4.pdf | Handout]] | * How to Setup an Assignment in Sakai: [https://youtu.be/hBWueBLMDUw Video] | [[Media:How_to_Set_Up_Assignments_in_Sakai4.pdf | Handout]] | ||
* Advanced: How to Setup and Grade [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Assignments#Advanced_Topics Peer and Group Assignments] | * Advanced: How to Setup and Grade [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Assignments#Advanced_Topics Peer and Group Assignments] | ||
| − | * [[Media: | + | * [[Media:Best_Practices_for_Assignments_Sakai11.pdf | Best Practices for Assignments]] (includes sample rubrics and plagiarism info) |
* [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/access/content/group/2012fa-hum-110-190/Course%20information/Blog_Activity.pdf Example activity using Sakai's Blogs tool] | * [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/access/content/group/2012fa-hum-110-190/Course%20information/Blog_Activity.pdf Example activity using Sakai's Blogs tool] | ||
* How to create interactive [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Lessons#Checklist Lessons' Checklists] your students can use to track their weekly progress | * How to create interactive [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Lessons#Checklist Lessons' Checklists] your students can use to track their weekly progress | ||
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* [[IDEAS to make your PRESENTATION OF CONTENT more ENGAGING]] | * [[IDEAS to make your PRESENTATION OF CONTENT more ENGAGING]] | ||
| + | * Infographics: [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Tools_for_Teaching#Current_Favorite_Video_and_Image_Tools Our Favorite Tools to create videos and images] | ||
* Find [[Sakai: Images|images]] you can use in your course | * Find [[Sakai: Images|images]] you can use in your course | ||
* Find videos on [https://www.youtube.com/edu YouTube], [https://www.khanacademy.org/ Khan Academy], [http://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/onlinevideo.htm library databases], [http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ PBS], [http://ed.ted.com/ TED-Ed] and other sites | * Find videos on [https://www.youtube.com/edu YouTube], [https://www.khanacademy.org/ Khan Academy], [http://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/onlinevideo.htm library databases], [http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ PBS], [http://ed.ted.com/ TED-Ed] and other sites | ||
| − | * Use [[EDpuzzle |EDpuzzle]] to add interactive elements to a video | + | <!-- * Use [[EDpuzzle |EDpuzzle]] to add interactive elements to a video --> |
| − | * | + | * [[Media: Handout-Narrating-PPTs.pdf|Narrate your PowerPoints]] and turn them into videos |
| − | * Use [[ | + | * Use [[Sakai:_Warpwire|Warpwire]] to record a short "selfie" video or audio recording to introduce a lesson or explain a concept |
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* [[Sakai: Forums | How to use Forums]] | * [[Sakai: Forums | How to use Forums]] | ||
* [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/c/cb/Best_Practices_for_Forums.pdf Best Practices for Forums] (includes sample rubrics & discussion question ideas) | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/c/cb/Best_Practices_for_Forums.pdf Best Practices for Forums] (includes sample rubrics & discussion question ideas) | ||
| − | * [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/ | + | * [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/81161/l/954377-what-is-the-chat-room-tool How to use the Chat Room] |
* [[Sakai: Meetings | How to conduct an online webinar with the Meetings tool]] | * [[Sakai: Meetings | How to conduct an online webinar with the Meetings tool]] | ||
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| − | * [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/ | + | * [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/81161/l/954337-what-is-the-announcements-tool How to post an announcement] |
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| − | * How to Set Up Your Sakai Gradebook: [ | + | * How to Set Up Your Sakai Gradebook: [https://youtu.be/ASPZOTFv_ZQ Video] | [[Media:How_to_Set_Up_Gradebook.pdf| Handout]] |
* How to Add Gradebook Items and Enter Students' Grades: [https://youtu.be/zpruDorYS4I Video] | [[Media:How_to_Add_Gradebook_items_and_Grades.pdf| Handout]] | * How to Add Gradebook Items and Enter Students' Grades: [https://youtu.be/zpruDorYS4I Video] | [[Media:How_to_Add_Gradebook_items_and_Grades.pdf| Handout]] | ||
* [[Media:Tips_for_Using_the_Sakai_Gradebook.pdf | Tips for using the Sakai Gradebook]] | * [[Media:Tips_for_Using_the_Sakai_Gradebook.pdf | Tips for using the Sakai Gradebook]] | ||
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* How to Grade Students' Forum Posts: [https://youtu.be/HA6wnPy_drA Video] | [[Media:How_to_Grade_Forum_Posts.pdf|Handout]] | * How to Grade Students' Forum Posts: [https://youtu.be/HA6wnPy_drA Video] | [[Media:How_to_Grade_Forum_Posts.pdf|Handout]] | ||
* More help with [[Sakai: Assignments|Assignments]] and [[Sakai: Forums|Forums]] | * More help with [[Sakai: Assignments|Assignments]] and [[Sakai: Forums|Forums]] | ||
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| − | * | + | * [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/81161/l/954726-how-do-i-give-specific-students-different-time-or-date-settings-for-an-assessment How to allow extra time on a test for selected students] |
| + | * [[Digital Accessibility]] | ||
* [http://www.pcc.edu/resources/instructional-support/access/ Accessibility for Online Course Content] (from Portland Community College) | * [http://www.pcc.edu/resources/instructional-support/access/ Accessibility for Online Course Content] (from Portland Community College) | ||
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| − | * For students: [http://www.durhamtech.edu/distancelearning/about.htm | + | * For students: [http://www.durhamtech.edu/distancelearning/about.htm Online Learning at Durham Tech] |
| − | * For students: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in Getting Started with Sakai] handout | [https://youtu.be/ | + | * For students: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in Getting Started with Sakai] handout | [https://youtu.be/-a6S4-uN9Q8 Sakai Tour for Students] video |
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| − | * How to [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai_Procedures#Student_Access publish] your course and how to [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/ | + | * How to [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai_Procedures#Student_Access publish] your course and how to [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/81161/l/954338-how-do-i-add-an-announcement post an announcement] |
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* [http://www.durhamtech.edu/distancelearning/orientation.htm Schedule of Online Course Orientations] | * [http://www.durhamtech.edu/distancelearning/orientation.htm Schedule of Online Course Orientations] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpwpa82O9h3qlvn_Gdu70uV3A6N36EUn- Sakai Videos for Students] (includes how to post in a forum, take a test, submit an assignment) | * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpwpa82O9h3qlvn_Gdu70uV3A6N36EUn- Sakai Videos for Students] (includes how to post in a forum, take a test, submit an assignment) | ||
| + | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai_Help_for_Students Sakai Help for Students] (includes step-by-step instructions and videos) | ||
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| + | * [https://youtu.be/0ldg0ZWUgjw Video: Attendance in Online, Hybrid, and Blended Classes (An Introduction)] | ||
| + | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/b/ba/Attendance-tips-online-hyrbid.pdf Attendance Rules for Curriculum Online and Hybrid Classes] | ||
| + | * [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/1/13/Sakai-Entry-Date-Report.pdf How to Run the Student Entry Date Report in Sakai] | ||
* Encourage students to add a photo to their [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai_Profile_Photos Sakai profile]. (Photos display beside their Forum posts.) Instructors are encouraged to add their photos too! | * Encourage students to add a photo to their [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai_Profile_Photos Sakai profile]. (Photos display beside their Forum posts.) Instructors are encouraged to add their photos too! | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:18, 3 November 2020
Durham Tech's Curriculum Online Course Guidelines summarize the essential elements of quality online instruction. The guidelines are intended to provide guidance for instructors who are new to online teaching; to help experienced online instructors identify areas for improvement; to assist supervisors with evaluating online instruction; to guide professional development and training efforts; and to communicate the college's expectations internally (faculty/staff) and externally (accrediting bodies).
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Course expectations / Basic course information
1. The course syllabus explains clearly and specifically:
- how online attendance will be tracked
- how to contact the instructor and response time to expect
- ground rules for online communication (netiquette)
- expectations for participation (how often students should visit the course site, check email)
- any special tools or materials required
- course structure and due dates
- student learning outcomes (as provided by the academic department)
2. The course home page lists the course title and the instructor's name and contact information.
(Optionally, the instructor can also add an image, course description, list of course outcomes, or other items to make the site welcoming and unique.)
Course organization and content
4. The Lessons area of the course contains a subpage for each week of the class. Each weekly subpage includes clear and complete details for assignments and activities, including due dates.
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Engagement
6. The course includes assignments that promote active learning and utilize online tools and resources.
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7. The course incorporates appropriate multimedia elements (such as images, videos, links to external resources) that support learning outcomes.
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Communication
8. The course provides opportunities for regular student-instructor and student-student interaction. The instructor may use a variety of tools to accomplish this interaction (Announcements, Email, Forums, Chat, Blogs, Meetings, etc.)
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Assessment/Grading/Feedback
11. The Sakai Gradebook is set up and consistent with the grading procedures stated in the syllabus. Grades are posted regularly, allowing students to track their progress.
12. The instructor provides meaningful, timely feedback to students on their work, consistent with expectations stated in the syllabus or other course documents.
13. Online tests and quizzes use recommended settings to minimize cheating and technical problems.
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Legal obligations
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15. The instructor is prepared to make accommodations for students with disabilities as requested through an Accommodation Plan. To the extent possible, the instructor selects and/or creates course materials that are usable by all students.
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Launching the course
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17. The instructor publishes the course site on or before the first day of the term and posts a welcome announcement telling students what to do to begin.
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18. A course orientation (online or face-to-face) introduces students to the course purpose, structure, policies, and requirements and acquaints students with the course site and online tools to be used.
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19. An initial activity is assigned to record the student's official entry into the course ("E" date). This is often an "ice-breaker" activity in the Forum where students introduce themselves to the class or a syllabus quiz to assess students' knowledge of course polices.
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20. Students are provided information on how to get technical assistance with Sakai and on learning supports available (tutoring, library, disability services, counseling).
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