Topic 5: Writing the Course Outline

"Nature has no outline." - Blake

Goal

Write a course outline.

Compare the course objectives of this course to the course outline (below). What are the similarities between the two?

Course Outline	Course Objectives
Topic 1: Introduction	Review the course materials Get acquainted with procedures Participate in class introductions
Topic 2: Evaluation Criteria	Evaluate an existing course
Topic 3: Survey of Online Courses	Review existing teacher-centered and student-centered courses
Topic 4: Developing Goals and Objectives	Define course goals and objectives
Topic 5: Writing the Course Outline	Write a course outline
Topic 6: Developing Assignment	Develop an activity for one module Develop feedback for the activity
Topic 7: Developing the Course Content	Develop Instructor’s Notes for one module
Topic 8: Web Design and Accessibility	Identify key issues regarding Web design and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Topic 9: Course Management and Planning	Review issues of course management and facilitation
Topic 10: Project Management	Write a project management plan
Topic 11: Formative Evaluation	Conduct formative evaluation Revise the course

Warm Up Activity

Instructor's Notes

What is a Course Outline?

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