Designing and Implementing an Online Course

Designing and implementation of an online course is challenging yet durable. In order to streamline, facilitate and improve the overall content of the design. Several strategic approaches are required for the success and implementation of the design. The first strategy is having quality content and the delivery methods will contribute to an effective outcome. A course should always have a framework, with a systematic approach to offering a full online course or a hybrid course. This framework will set the foundation in which the course can grow, connecting other important documents.   

As a student I have learned that the planning phase, which consist of various delivery modes such as hybrid, synchronous and asynchronous teaching is the key to success. To capture the audience one must have skills to search the Internet, work with various websites and offer some form of instructional designs with social media/multimedia. Creating pedagogical goals is required for any online course. The overall goal is to extend online education to a higher level for both teacher and student. Flexibility and understanding that efficacy design building will lead one in the right direction to teaching a quality online course.

I’ve never taught an online course, although I have participated in designing a potential course and taken several online classes. The planning phase requires some research on what the class will involve and who is the participants.  The objectives should be outlined and from there the requirements are clear and distinct. Developing objectives can become challenging because one would want variables that can be measured. Streamlining a class takes creativity with teaching materials for both synchronous and asynchronous learning. The component for online curriculum development also depends on the delivery format of the instructor.  Communication, flexibility and responding in a timely matter are essential for both parties. The students will engage in the process of learning if they know the instructor is involved in the process. The time requirements will explain the quality and difficulty of the course.

 Overall, I look forward in designing a course to potentially one day teach. I expect a universal agreement between both parties. If both parties are productive and timely with the material, progress will be made.  I hope to learn the strategies that are required for student-content and how to elaborate on designing a community base project (collaboration and unique qualities for online environment). Student-student and student-faculty interactions will help me to progress to the next level for the upcoming class.