Online Pedagogy/Instructional Design

1) Tips and secrets for online teaching and learning: An inside view
Robert. M. Corderoy and Geraldine Lefoe, University of Wollongong.
"The purpose of this paper is three-fold. Firstly, we will provide a background to online delivery. Secondly, we will outline and discuss some of the issues and concerns associated with online teaching and learning raised by "practitioners in the field". Finally, an analysis of the discussion forum will provide some clear guidelines for the utilisation of on-line teaching and learning and a valuable insight for all those using and interested in using online technologies for the delivery of course materials. "

2) Interactive tutorials designed to encourage deeper learning practices
D.A. Weaver, T. Petrovic, et. al, University of Melbourne.
"This paper demonstrates an approach to the design of interactive multi-media tutorials which encourages deeper learning practices and which has broad application in other disciplines. "

3) Instructional design meets online learning in higher education
Lou Siragusa Curtin University of Technology.
"Experience has shown that Web-based classroom facilitators often work from models of other existing Web-based learning environments as a basis to building their own Web site. In many cases, there appears to be little evidence to suggest that sufficient consideration is given to the use of good instructional design principles. This observation has been echoed by various authors, educators and instructional design evaluators who devote a considerable amount of time towards online learning. This can be nearly always be attributed to the limited time available to educators and online developers when developing online learning environments. This paper, however, has presented examples of where authors have highlighted the importance of the need for good instructional design. This paper has also demonstrated how thoughtful application of instructional design can lead to effective learning strategies for students. "

4) Seven principles of effective teaching: a practical lens for evaluating online courses
Charles Graham, Kursat Cagiltay, Byung-Ro Lim, Joni Craner and Thomas M. Duffy.
"The "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education," originally published in the AAHE Bulletin (Chickering & Gamson, 1987), are a popular framework for evaluating teaching in traditional, face-to-face courses. The principles are based on 50 years of higher education research (Chickering & Reisser, 1993). A faculty inventory (Johnson Foundation, "Faculty," 1989) and an institutional inventory (Johnson Foundation, "Institutional," 1989) based on these principles have helped faculty members and higher-education institutions examine and improve their teaching practices. "

5) Online communities as a new learning paradigm: an interview with Paul Shrivastava
James L. Morrison and Paul Shrivastava.
"Paul Shrivastava is a professor of management at Bucknell University and president of eSocrates.com, a Web site that engages professors from throughout the world in collaborative teaching of business management. The work that he and his staff at eSocrates perform could well serve as a model for academic leaders of the future. Shrivastava's approach, based on the concept of "online learning communities," re-conceptualizes the technological and pedagogical aspects of online learning."

6) Interactive multimedia: educational desert or educational oasis?
David M. Kennedy, Multimedia Education Unit, The University of Melbourne, Australia and Carmel McNaught, Academic Development Unit, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
" ...The problem for an educator remains about how to transform what is already known about what constitutes good practice in the classroom and lecture halls into computer-aided learning and the world of interactive multimedia (IMM). ...Laurillard argues that learning is an iterative process in which students discuss, interact, adapt and reflect on the knowledge they are striving to assimilate.... This paper discusses how the theoretical framework of Ramsden, and Laurillardís perspective on teaching and learning may be incorporated into the IMM design process. "

7) Sharing (hyper)texts: using the web to foster collaborative learning
David Michael Silver, Department of American Studies University of Maryland, College Park.
"The following essay traces one strategy for incorporating computers, the Internet, and the World Wide Web into a Humanities course. It explores the exercises we used to teach, learn about, and engage students in the study of American material culture. In particular, this essay examines the ways in which the Web was used to foster a collaborative learning environment."

8) Designing instruction for web-based distance learning
Distance Learning Resource Network
"Would you like to know more about online teaching and learning? Are you interested in teaching a class via the Web or turning your existing class into an online course? If you answered yes to these questions, the Distance Learning Resource Network’s "Designing Instruction for Web-Based Distance Learning" is for you. This guide will help you design a course or materials for the Web or convert an existing course into an online course. "

9) Using technology to improve curriculum development
Jan F. Scholl
"Is it possible to develop quality curriculum materials more quickly using online technology? "

10) The pedagogy of web site design
Dr. E.L. Skip Knox, Boise State University
This paper concerns the design and pedagogy of a virtual course on European history.

11) Development of standards or criteria for effective online courses
Educational Technology & Society
Discussion of instructional design issues and criteria for meeting student needs.

12) National Teachers Enhancement Network
Montana State University-Bozeman
Large resource site for online teaching pedagogy.

13) A teacher's guide to distance learning
Dr. Ann Barron
Distance Education mediums, applications, technologies and benefits.

14) Critical thinking in an online world
Debra Jones, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
The nature of critical thinking and how online course developers can design critical thinking tasks.

15) Is distance learning for me?
TriCounty Technical College
Characteristics of the successful distance learning student, Distance Learning Readiness Quiz.

16) Articles, journals, bibliographies and other readings
Distance Education Clearinghouse
Large list of resources related to Distance Learning, including a large collection of Distance Education papers.

17) Teaching at an internet distance seminar
Report of the University of Illinois, December, 1999
Includes: The Present Status of Online Instruction, A Survey of Online Programs and Resources, Adverse Faculty Reaction, An Overview of Online Teaching and Learning, Types of Online Education, Types of Online Students, Online Pedagogy, A Survey of Online Evaluation Literature, and A Suggested Evaluation Program.

18) Click-to-Learn guide to e-learning (.pdf)
Useful 100+ page guide for online course designers.