This course focuses on methods for setting students up for success in an online or blended learning environment. With an understanding of issues of equity and access that affect online participation, students will create dynamic and welcoming introductions to their learning management systems, support systems integrated throughout their virtual classrooms, and ongoing activities to support student engagement in asynchronous settings. Special emphasis is provided on identifying and overcoming barriers to online student success, virtual course and user interface design with an awareness of cognitive load, developing engaging and supportive course home pages, introduction and community-building activities, and establishing equity-based expectations for participation and teamwork.
WELCOMING & ENGAGING STUDENTS IN THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT
Foothill College via California Community Colleges System
