If you are thinking about moving an existing program or course to online delivery, there is support available and steps to follow in order to be successful. The procedures have been developed to provide the most appropriate support. To start the process, consult with Mary Tipton, Director of Technology and Distance Education for EHHS, 330.672.0543 or mtipton@kent.edu.
Steps to Develop a Program for Distance Delivery
- Program Coordinator meets with the Director of Technology and Distance Education for EHHS to propose development of a program for online delivery
- Program faculty meet with the Director to plan program development
- A proposal is created and sent to funding sources for course development support
- Program faculty meet with the Director to complete the program development plan
- A timeline is developed for course completion and program delivery dates
- A template for the program is designed
- Individual course development begins; faculty work with Educational Technologist
- Feedback about the process and support is provided throughout the development stage
Steps to Develop a Course for Web-based Delivery
- Consult with the Director of Technology and Distance Education for EHHS to begin the process
- Use the Course Development Guidelines (Quality Matters) to help with course design
- Write the goals and objectives for the course (results for student learning)
- Determine the teaching activities (projects, discussion, collaboration, research)
- Design assessments (tests, presentations, rubrics, project evaluation)
- Issues/concerns about moving a course to online delivery
- How much needs to be put in digital format?
- What tools/software do you plan to use (PPT, multimedia, discussion, podcasting, etc.)?
- What assistance will you need?
- WebCT workshop or tutorial
- Assistance with video, audio, multimedia
- Think about your individual teaching style and how it can work in an online course
- Create a timeline for course development
- Request a Vista course with the template for the program
- Faculty work with assigned MM developer to create course
- Request assistance from the Director as needed for support
Steps to Develop a Course for Videoconferencing Delivery
- Consult with the Director of Technology and Distance Education for EHHS to begin the process
- Use the Videoconferencing Guidelines to help with course design and delivery
- Issues/concerns about moving a course to videoconferencing delivery
- What needs to be provided to students (handouts, syllabus, lecture notes, etc.)?
- What is the best way to provide the information (on website, email, etc.)?
- What tools/software do you plan to use (PPT, multimedia, discussion, podcasting, etc.)?
- What assistance will you need?
- Creation of a website for supplemental materials
- Workshop or tutorials on software
- Assistance with video, audio, multimedia
- Think about your individual teaching style and how it will translate with the technology
- Schedule a training session to learn about the videoconferencing equipment
- Request assistance from the Director as needed for support
