Our Process
In the Development phase, within the Framework for Quality Online Courses, you will be guided through a process for developing quality online courses at RDC. This process is illustrated by the following graphic:
While working alongside our available team, you will be introduced to materials and resources that will assist you along the way. Online courses are developed in Blackboard, the Learning Management System (LMS) at RDC.
At any point during this phase, connect with the CTL for support (ctl@rdc.ab.ca | 403.356.4989 | 8:30am-4:30pm M-F in 913C)
Process Details
Kick Off |
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Pre-Reading |
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All team members |
Team Kick Off Session |
As a team, review:
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Course Planning |
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School Librarian Session |
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School Librarian | |
Online Course Planning Map |
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Learning Designer | |
Guidelines for Quality Online Courses Session |
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Learning Designer | |
Course Development in Blackboard |
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Task | Action Items | Resources | Supporting Team Members |
Basic Blackboard Training (If Required) |
One-on-one session to review:
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Educational Multimedia Specialist | |
Building in Blackboard Using the Blackboard Template |
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Educational Multimedia Specialist | |
Quality Review |
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Task | Action Items | Resources | Supporting Team Members |
Quality Review |
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Online Course Development Team Development Wrap Up Session |
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All Team Members |
Individual ongoing support is provided |
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All Team Members |
References
Creasman, P. A. (n.d.). Considerations in Online Course Design. Retrieved from https://ideacontent.blob.core.windows.net/content/sites/2/2020/01/PaperIDEA_52.pdf
eCampusAlberta. (2016, May). Essential Quality Standards 2.0. Athabasca University. http://library.athabascau.ca/ecaquality.html
Keengwe, J., & Kidd, T. T. (2010, June). Towards Best Practices in Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 6(2), 533-541. Retrieved from http://jolt.merlot.org/vol6no2/keengwe_0610.pdf
March, L., & Lee, J. (2016). Teaching Teachers to Teach Online: How to Implement an Evidence-Based Approach to Training Faculty. Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9d23/c68bfca2e4f7ae1ac111909bb23e131ff5b1.pdf
Martel, C. (2015). Online and distance education capacity of Canadian universities. Montreal QC: EduConsillium.
Novak, K. & Rodriguez, K. (2018, Feb 1). A New Rubric to Measure Your Progress in UDL from Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez. Retreived from https://castpublishing.org/novak-rodriguez-udl-progression-rubric/
Updated February 12, 2020
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