Below is the structure of a content page I use with my online courses. This structure was developed primarily in collaboration with Clif Mims at the University of Memphis. We have found this structure to work really well. Below the table of descriptions is a screen capture from one of my courses where this structure is used. I don't expect you to be able to read the tiny text, but instead, I want you to see how the page is organized, uses links, and uses media.
A tip: If you're going to use project or assignment pages separate from this page, then don't include the due date here. Instead, tell the student to check the course calendar or assignment page for the due dates. Again, I'm trying to only make changes in one place the next time I use these materials.
| Introduction or overview |
Provide a brief introduction or overview of the unit or topic. Provide your own voice here. Emphasize your personality. Use media (e.g., slideshows, videos, graphics, graphic organizers) to gain the learner’s attention. Reference the media in your introduction. Use links.
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| Objectives and/or Standards |
Consider sharing the objectives: “At the end of this unit, YSBAT…” Works well to document for accreditation, too.
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| Readings & Media |
List here the texts and other media you would like the learners to digest. Be sure you’ve considered how these KSAs will be embedded within other learning activities. (Use other media beyond the text. Embed others’ content.) |
| Activities |
List here the activities learners will engage in to apply and process the KSAs from the Readings & Media (e.g., projects, discussions, interviews, assessments, summaries). Consider a cafeteria plan option. |
| Additional Learning Resources |
Consider adding a section for additional learning (i.e., differentiation). For example, bookmarks to tools and instruments, participation in a blog conversation, links to relevant sites or examples. |
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