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Writing
Online Instruction
Contents
The lessons in this course explain, in
general terms, how to create effective online instruction. |
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The Essentials
Effective online instruction is
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focused by clear objectives
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logically organized
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easy to use
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presented in short lessons
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outlined or mapped for the students
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written in clear, straightforward language
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developed in a consistent pattern
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The
Steps in the Process
Each of the following steps in creating effective online instruction
is developed in an individual lesson.
SET
OBJECTIVES |
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Set clear objectives for the course. |
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Organize the course logically. |
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Divide the instruction into small lessons. |
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Reveal the plan to the student. |
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Follow a consistent teaching pattern.
NAME
the topic of the lesson. |
STATE
the point of the lesson. |
EXPLAIN
the skill or concept. |
ILLUSTRATE
the skill or concept. |
ASK questions. |
RESPOND to
answers. |
Have students APPLY
the skill or concept. |
EXTEND the
instruction. |
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WRITE
CLEARLY |
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Write simply and directly. |
DESIGN SIMPLY
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Design pages for “ease of learning.” |
REVIEW |
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Pause at intervals to take the long view. |
TEST |
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Test for mastery. |
CUSTOMIZE
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Adapt these ideas to meet your goals. |
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CLICK ANY STEP
TO GO TO THE
CORRESPONDING LESSON. |
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