Abstract
Online education is increasing exponentially in colleges and universities. In this article, writing instructors are introduced to theories of instructional design that form the foundation to support effective student learning. We present a series of guidelines, derived from these theories and our research and teaching, that writing instructors may use to design, develop and deliver their online courses. We present considerations for instructors such as the need for the course, an analysis of the learners, appropriateness of the course for online delivery, pedagogical concerns, and resources. We then discuss how best to support students in online environments. We conclude with suggestions for faculty support and training for online course delivery.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 371-385 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Computers and Composition |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2001 |
Keywords
- Distance learning
- Electronic learning
- Instructional design and development
- Online course development
- Online education
- Student and faculty support
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Computer Science
- Language and Linguistics
- Education
- Linguistics and Language