Course Syllabus

Building Quality Online Courses

 

Course Description

This course provides instruction for the development of quality online course in four

phases: planning, designing, developing, and implementing. Upon completion of the

course, you will be equipped with effective knowledge and skills to present a quality

eLearning course experience to your students.

Course Delivery: Online, teleconferencing

Course Material: All course materials are included in the Canvas course

Course Textbook/Materials: Online

Learning Objectives

  By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze learner and course needs to be addressed in an online environment.
  • Design an effective course using the Course/Module Design plan.
  • Describe quality instructional events within an online course.
  • Evaluate the accessibility of a document, PDF, and PowerPoint for screen reader use.
  • Describe effective navigation strategies of an online course.
  • Assess course content using the Open SUNYCourse Quality Review (OSCQR) rubric.

Course Organization

This course is organized into four learning modules, found on the course menu under the section “Modules.” Upon completion of the quizzes, you will submit a Course Evaluation Survey, and will receive a respective number of CME/CNE credit hours.  Building a Quality Online Course is available online and via teleconferencing.

Course Outline

This course includes four modules for the preparation of building a quality course: The Analysis phase, Design phase, Development phase, and the Review phase. Within each module there are two or more chapters, or sub-modules.

Teleconferences

  1. Distance Learning: Educational Overview
  2. Instructional Design for Effective Teaching

 

Module

Module Sections

Estimated Time to Complete

Module Description

Module 1: The Analysis Phase

1.1 Teaching and learning styles

1.2 Learner and context analysis

2 hours

In Learning Module 1, you will analyze your course needs and how they can apply to your course design.

Module 2: The Design Phase

2.1 Writing measurable objectives

2.2 Content sequencing

2.3 Aligning the pieces

2.4 Completing the blueprint

2 hours

In Module 2, the Design Phase, you will lay the foundation for the course build.

Module 3: The Development Phase

3.1 Making your course accessible

3.2 Planning the educational workflow

3.3 The syllabus

2 hours

In Module 3, you will learn to create the actual learning space.

Module 4: The Review Phase

4.1 Overview and information

4.2 Technology and tools

4.3 Design and layout

4.4 Content and activities

4.5 Interaction

4.6 Assessment and feedback

2 hours

Module 4 introduces you to the Open SUNY Course Quality Review (OSCQR) rubric and its components.

Technical Requirements

  • Internet access - preferably high speed (for accessing Canvas)
  • TTUHSC El Paso e-mail
  • Microsoft Office (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
  • WebEx (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
  • Adobe Reader (download from Adobe.com)
  • Flash Player (download from Adobe Flash Player)
  • Audio and video playing capabilities (for watching/listening to course content)
  • Web camera and microphone (for synchronous virtual meetings)
  • PDF app (scanning of hand written documentation for graded assignments)

Technical Skill Requirements

  • Using a word processor
  • Using email for communication, attaching documents in email
  • Internet search engines and browsers
  • Familiarity with Canvas

 Assignments and Grading

  • For each module in the course, you will complete a Self-Check Quiz. You must score 80% on each quiz. You will have three attempts for each quiz.
  • Teleconference presentation (mid-December 2021 and submission of an online module/course (date: January 31, 2022; TBD)

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

TTUHSC EP Institutional Student Handbook: Code of Professional and Academic Conduct 2020-2021

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Institutional-Handbook-2020-2021.pdf ; pages 17-20.

“Academic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the learner (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act. If a learner is involved in any form of academic misconduct and is proven that the action took place, the instructor may initiate a disciplinary action.

Special Needs

TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.14, Students with Disabilities https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7714.pdf

HSCEP OP: Online and Distance Education https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/59/op5902.pdf)

Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. TTUHSC EP Office of Academic and Disability Support Services, Hector Noriega, MA, Assistant Director for Academic and Disability Support Services, hector.noriega@ttuhsc.edu, 915-215-6018.

Religious Observances

TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.12, Religious Holy Day Observance and Need for Student Absence

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7712.pdf

"Religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code §11.20.A learner who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A learner who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence.

Instructor’s Expectations

You will be expected to log into the Canvas course regularly to be aware of possible announcements/reminders and to pace your progress in the course. Course participants are expected to maintain an online environment conducive to learning, which includes “netiquette” (Internet etiquette). The following site includes basic rules for Online Discussion Netiquette. Ensure that your e-mail messages, discussion board postings, and other electronic communications are thoughtful. Diverse opinions we welcome in this course. The following are prohibited:

  • making offensive remarks in e-mail or the discussion board
  • using inappropriate language or discussing inappropriate topics online
  • spamming
  • hacking,
  • using TTUHSC El Paso or Canvas e-mail or discussion board for commercial purposes
  • using all caps (considered shouting in online communications)
  • cyber-bullying or online harassment of any type

Disclosure

This syllabus is intended to give the participant guidance in what is covered during the IFDP 20 and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the OFD reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the program needs arise or change.

Communication Plan

  • You may expect a reply from the instructor within two business days.
  • Please use the Canvas course message tool or the TTUHSC El Paso email system for all communication.

 Technical Difficulties

  • Online Help
  • Computer problems
  • Server problems
  • Lost/corrupt/disappeared files

Technical Support

  • TTUHSC EP Canvas/IT support

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/curriculum/itresources.aspx

  • Contact Help Desk

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/it/institutional-technology-services/computer-support-services/contact.aspx

  • Hours and Contact Info

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/it/institutional-technology-services/computer-support-services/contact.aspx

  • Telephone

Call 915-215-4111

Option 1: Helpdesk
Option 2: Classroom Technology
Option 3: EMR

  • E-mail

Submit your question to elp.helpdesk@ttuhsc.edu
Provide as much detail as possible.

  • Walk-in

CSB Basement, Rm B-08A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MEB 2nd floor, Rm 2160
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Building a Quality Online Course Contact Information:

 

Instructor: Sanja Kupesic Plavsic, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Academic Dean, Office of Faculty Development
Office:  5001 El Paso Dr., MEB, 3rd Floor, El Paso 79905
Office Phone:  915 215 4382; 915 215 5065
Email:   

sanja.kupesic@ttuhsc.edu

Instructor: Michele C. Williams, EdD, MS, MEd
Associate Managing Director | Provost Office 
Academic, Curricular & Assessment Support
Office:  5001 El Paso Dr., MEB, 3rd Floor, El Paso 79905
Email:   

michele.williams@ttuhsc.edu 

               

Office hours: By appointment ElPasoFacultyDevelopment@ttuhsc.edu

 

Support

Name/Family Name

E-mail

eLearning Innovation Team

(Lead Analysts)

Raul Alvarez Lopez, BS

Marco A. Rodriguez, MS, MEd

raul.alvarez@ttuhsc.edu 

marcoa.rodgriguez@ttuhsc.edu

Administrative Support

Consuelo Rosales, BS

consuelo.rosales@ttuhsc.edu 

 

Course Summary:

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