Creating a course map is like planning a road trip—you start with your destination (learning outcomes) and chart the best route to get there (instruction, activities, and assessments). A ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

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When you write a course description, it is important to keep the following best practices in mind: Use generic terms when referencing software. Only use specific software names if they are the central ...

George Veletsianos receives funding from the Canada Research Chairs program, SSHRC, and CIHR. He is affiliated with the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association. Royal Roads University provides ...

Unlike their face-to-face counterparts on campus, online courses are predominantly asynchronous where the students (and faculty) each determine when they will engage and participate in their online ...

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