Best Practices for Online Learning
Abstract
Online courses present a uniquely challenging environment for both students and professors. Sharing best practices with respect to student engagement, course development, and use of technology in blended and online environments enriches the capabilities of educational institutions and enhances student learning. By focusing on easily implemented, high-impact teaching practices, this paper demonstrates how to foster a sense of community, address assessment challenges, and maintain academic integrity through the appropriate use of discussion forums, experiential learning, synchronous and asynchronous lectures, online assignments and exams.
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2019-06-11
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