The Instructor Experience

Today, online courses are a vital part of many universities' offerings, and more faculty have the chance to develop and hone their online teaching skills. The instructor experience is an exciting opportunity to guide learners through a well-designed curriculum, build a vibrant learning community, and facilitate engaged learning. The video below provides an overview of the topics covered in this module. 

• Overview (1:05 min)
• How the Online Environment is Different (7:31 min) - The presentation provides an overview of the science of learning and its implications for designing instruction in the online environment.
• Introducing the Kent State Online Framework and Resources (3:39 min) - This presentation will provide a brief introduction to a course template and support website. 
  • To learn more about the three phase model (Design, Build, Teach), visit the Kent State Online Framework website. 
• Generating Subject Excitement (5:06 min) - The presentation for this topic focuses on specific Bb Learn tools that may be used to get your learners' attention, and keep it throughout the duration of the course. It not only highlights some of these tools, but also discusses tips for using each most effectively. 
  • For more information about how to engage your students using Bb Learn tools, visit the KeepOnTeaching website.