Learn at a Distance

  • Instructional Strategies

    Instructional Strategies

    Telling is not teaching! When developing an online course, it is important to consider how the students will acquire the desired knowledge and skills. In a distance learning setting, instructional strategies must take into account student technology skills, learning styles and communication preferences. Strategies encompass the following approaches: Direct Instruction…

  • Writing a Course Goal

    Writing a Course Goal

    Course goals are high-level, general statements that describe the primary outcomes a course aims to achieve. Unlike specific learning objectives, which focus on measurable skills or tasks, course goals paint the big picture of what students will gain from their learning experience. How to Write a Course Goal: Insights from…

  • Designing a Course

    Designing a Course

    Where should you start when designing an online course? The SOAR2 model, shown below, has two phases: identification and design: The SOAR² (SOAR Squared) Online Course Design Model created by Steve D’Agustino provides a structured approach for converting traditional courses into online formats. It consists of two main phases: Identification…