Getting started – what do I need to know and do?
This is a guide to help you design your online learning environment, implement active learning strategies in your teaching and guide the evaluation of your learning environment. Each of the sections will take you through theoretical and practical considerations. Each link will take you to standalone resources so feel free to click on any of the links below in the order that suits your requirements or needs.
Designing your learning environment
This section will guide you through all of the key aspects in the design of your learning environment. This will include sections on active and authentic learning, feedback strategies and the foundations of online learning environments.
Teaching in your learning environment
This section covers how to teach in synchronous and asynchronous modes.
Promoting active learning experiences
Student engagement is central to the learning process. Dozens of active learning strategies are included in this section and strategies for improving student engagement are also outlined and discussed.
Evaluating your learning environment
The evaluation of your learning environment is one of the phases of the learning design process. This section outlines the various tools that you can use to gain insight into your students’ patterns of engagement and behaviour. How you can use this data to improve subsequent iterations of your learning environment is also covered.
