What are they? When referring to a Web-enhanced course, it is simply a traditional face to face course that has supplemental materials online. They are essentially technology enhanced traditional courses. So for example, it could be a website that includes your syllabus, PowerPoint Presentations from class, other links, student grades, and class materials. Many instructors…
There are many similarities with teaching online and teaching in the traditional classroom. There are also many differences as you can probably guess. Review the Illinois Online Network’s guide for strengths and weaknesses of an online class below: Strengths and Weaknesses of an online class ION lists strengths and weaknesses
Introduction In an online class, the main disadvantage is that students cannot ask questions and get a response right away unless of course you have a chat room. They may have to wait a couple of hours, or days to get feedback. This is why in an online class it is so important that the…
The main difference between teaching online and teaching in the traditional classroom are the forms of communication. In the traditional classroom, you can see facial expressions, student reactions, get immediate feedback, and talk in real time. This is known as synchronous (live, real-time) communication. Although it is live, synchronous communication can also take place in…
The process is fairly simple. You develop the course using your existing, publisher, and/or new materials in conjunction with your faculty trainer or experienced online faculty peers. The class is put through a review process for quality control prior to launch date. Students register online or through the admissions office. At the beginning of the…