Components of Online and Blended Course Design
The following components move beyond the use of OWL tools and provide information on the key considerations, techniques, and approaches for online teaching and learning.
These resources are organized as components so instructors can dip in and out and explore specific areas of effective course design and instruction as needed. Each component contains a few short videos and related resources that can be explored further.
Assessing Online and Blended Learning
An overview of assessing students in the online and blended environments.
How Online Learners Learn
A high-level overview of course design that supports student learning in the online and blended environments.
Designing to Meet Course Outcomes
The best ways to structure online and blended courses to meet course learning outcomes.
Facilitating Online and Blended Learning
Guidance on facilitating learning in online and blended spaces through strategies for communicating, creating community, etc.
Designing for Accessibility
How to anticipate the needs of diverse students with accessible course resources and course sites.
Choosing and Providing Access to Course Readings
Find support and access for quality digital course materials, including both free and paid sources.
Organizing Course Content
Learn strategies to organize your online course materials to have an impact on student learning.
