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EDUC 4251: Developing and Designing Online Learning
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Online/eLearning Instruction
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
This course introduces participants to the principles and approaches for designing and developing online learning. Participants will design and develop a module or learning activity for a course of participant's choosing.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
4th Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PIDP 3210, PIDP 3230, EDUC 4250.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Select and apply an approach to plan/design an online course activity that demonstrates an intentional strategy or learning approach for a specific online delivery mode.
- Determine and incorporate key factors and considerations to design and build an online course
- Design online learning activities that are aligned, engaging, student centred, accessible, and inclusive.
- Evaluate online learning design using quality standards measures
- Evaluate and select digital learning technologies, tools, and platforms that support course activity plans.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the course.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Strategies may include discussion forums, case studies, presentations, peer and self assessment, reflection, independent project work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (61%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Key factor checklist, including implications for designing chosen learning activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Presentation of course activity design (rationale, prototype, key factors) |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Evaluation of online course activities |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Peer/self assessment of on online design approach/pedagogies. |
Course topics
- Design approaches to online learning, digital technologies and online platforms, Mapping course design Building online activity, Universal Design for Learning
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.