Instructional design combines learning theory, design concepts, and
technology in a systematic process to create effective learning
environments. In this course, you will learn how to use instructional
design techniques to make your online classes more effective, increasing
student engagement, persistence, and success.
 

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Educators can make a difference in the lives of students when they follow accessibility guidelines in use of digital learning content. Our online students count on us to eliminate potential barriers to learning. And, our accreditors expect us to comply with accessibility laws. In this course, you will learn how to make your Etudes course and learning materials available to ALL students regardless of physical or cognitive disability. In particular, you will discover ways to identify, avoid and correct barriers by using basic tools and techniques.

By the end of this course, you will compile best practices suitable for use on your own campus.
 

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Taking and teaching an online class can be a lonely, isolating, endeavor. One of the biggest challenges in teaching an online course is to give the students a feeling that they are a member of a class and not a solitary learner, as if they were taking a correspondence course. We need to make a special effort to make our classes the types of places our students want to attend and contribute. During this class we will be sharing ideas to really create a community of learners and we will explore over 20 ways to “humanize” our online classes and make them a more inviting place for students to learn.