Planning the Content
A critical aspect of teaching is designing the learning experience. Great courses don’t just happen – they are designed! The content is what is being taught. It includes all the ideas, concepts, information, knowledge, processes, and procedures to be conveyed and presented to students. When designing a learning experience it is important to take time to explicitly identify what will be taught as well as search for appropriate source materials.
Guiding Questions
- What key concepts or ideas are important to designing an effective course?
- What tools are available to me to use as I plan my course?
- Where can I go to learn more?
Planning Your Content Toolbox
- Planning the Content Handbook
- Course Grading Worksheet
- Course Outcome Mapping Template
- Credit Hour Analysis
- Finding Materials Worksheet
- Learning Experience Designer Outline
- Quality Matters Online Syllabus Template
- Syllabus Checklist