On Readings and Exemplar Courses
In developing my course information documents, I realize that there is much more to think about besides the format, how the course is set up-information about lectures, assignments, tests, aural training-my expectations and the the schedule. This module’s readings have helped me think about the potential students in my course. Their thoughts/concerns, limitations with technology they may have and questions they bring with them. Scorza’s article has given me some important things to consider as I move in the direction of creating a class community. The tone of the classroom, the way I present material and the atmosphere I create through my course development activities and my individual lessons and activities are all important to the success. The discussions this week so far bring up many interesting thoughts, ideas and questions about online teaching and learning including which activities will provide the greatest learning experience, to creating the correct balance between on and offline activities, to how to create multimedia presentations into online learning. I have browsed several examples of online courses and can see how successful courses are outlined, planned out and have gotten many examples of different types of activities to include. In addition to adding material related to aural training skills in music theory, I also would like to develop some kind of online theory workbook where students can complete drill and practice assignments…….(4)
