Guiding Principles of Blended and Online Course Design by https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8 Please share your insights about the Principles here. Feel free to comment and/or like posts that resonate with you. en-us 2022-03-30 18:50:35 UTC 2022-06-07 16:30:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Engagement, flexibility, and equity. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124302659 2022-03-31 20:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124302659 lisaann_silver https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124302977 student-centred learning that is geared toward online learning

]]> 2022-03-31 20:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124302977 lisaann_silver https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124303619 The principles relating to flexibility and adaptability - perfect for an online/blended course]]> 2022-03-31 20:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124303619 Balance - and the roadmap example to lead students into developing their own plan for how they can succeed in the course https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124303908 2022-03-31 20:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124303908 tlrisling https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124304892 Engagement, flexibility, and inclusivity. ]]> 2022-03-31 20:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124304892 https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124304917 I think any instructor that plans to use some online component in their course should be first directed to these principles]]> 2022-03-31 20:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124304917 Accessibility https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305441 Picking platforms and technologies that are accessible to students are so important

Also when group work is involved, making sure students are supported with the technologies that facilitate collaboration

]]> 2022-03-31 20:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305441 Multiple modes cnwelsh https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305466 2022-03-31 20:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305466 In the design and development process. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305828 2022-03-31 20:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305828 Perhaps, ethical concerns about us of students' data. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305885 2022-03-31 20:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305885 Simplicity https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305939 One of the principles advocates multiple modes of engagement which is fine except some profs have "gone overboard" deluging their studies with audio, video, podcasts, books from the online library, etc. etc. causing stress instead of happiness]]> 2022-03-31 20:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305939 lisaann_silver https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305996 Community as a principle (although it can be teased out in the examples)]]> 2022-03-31 20:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124305996 Including some example of each principle as an starting point. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306320 2022-03-31 20:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306320 Agency? https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306468 It's touched on a bit with Equity, Flexibility, and Accessibility, but adding a way to look at student agency - decision making and goal setting might be helpful.]]> 2022-03-31 20:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306468 https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306545 These principles shouldn't just contribute... they should guide. We should encourage instructors to build online courses around these principles]]> 2022-03-31 20:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306545 lisaann_silver https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306856 Great resource to distribute. Could even collapse this document into a one-pager or visual (Infograph)]]> 2022-03-31 20:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306856 Relevance https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306926 The grounding of knowledge in experience and real world situations is something that always needs to be considered these days

]]> 2022-03-31 20:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124306926 I think tha the principles are a great starting point. I would suggest also continous reflection, though, as new concerns may emerge. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124307260 2022-03-31 20:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124307260 All principles could create a solid model for teaching and learning pedagogically and andragogically speaking. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124307784 2022-03-31 20:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124307784 lisaann_silver https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124307838 LTAC is concerned with many of the pieces underlined in these principles. Perhaps should circle back to this document in 6 months to see if anything needs to change or be added]]> 2022-03-31 20:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124307838 Template development https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124308456 So that during the creation of course content instructors are guided in the principles 

]]> 2022-03-31 20:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124308456 I like the idea of collaborative design of learning environments. This could be officially acknowledged, giving recognition to those who get involved in working with other people. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124308807 2022-03-31 20:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124308807 Definitions - synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, blended https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124309013 Not so much a principle that is missing, but it might be helpful to have some common definitions at the top of the resource on some of the terms used to describe different types of online learning ]]> 2022-03-31 20:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124309013 The principles are great but there are 27 principles and when you are developing a new version of course or a new course that is a lot to consider beyond the normal considerations - how do we help instructors cnwelsh https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124309113 2022-03-31 20:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124309113 I have concerns that the current technology in classrooms won't be able to facilitate high-quality blended course offerings consistently. supergeef https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124309193 2022-03-31 20:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124309193 Almost all prinriples resonate with me. For Inclusivity, though, I would like to see more connection to First Nations in Alberta. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124310193 2022-03-31 20:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124310193 I like the idea of reviewing them in six months to check on lessons learned and opportunities for development or enhancement. https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124310696 2022-03-31 20:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124310696 The technology in the classrooms and the different technology in different classrooms may add difficulties in the planning and delivery cnwelsh https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124310969 2022-03-31 20:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124310969 https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124311822 Thinking about them as a visual cue, each could be assigned a colour and in review of a course or in building, if there was some way to tag or indicate course items that demonstrated each principle it could provide a very interesting quick-look evaluation. 

]]> 2022-03-31 20:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124311822 Data Security (Accessibility) https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124311872 Related to the information in the Accessibility section use the software acquisition process to ensure tools are evaluated to ensure student and instructor data is protected

]]> 2022-03-31 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124311872 https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124313651 Creating a column for tools that may support the advancement of certain principles - creating a curated resource library. 

]]> 2022-03-31 20:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124313651 hybrid https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124328381 they will help inform how tech is being used in classrooms to connect remote students, or intentionally teach a course in a mixed modality.]]> 2022-03-31 20:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/acwright2/gol5msx379x9lwn8/wish/2124328381