In addition to using electronic instructional methods, instructors must feel comfortable knowing that almost all learning is taking place while they are not present. Instructors need a rich supply of student-centered instructional activities that will allow them to become the facilitator, designer, tutor, expert, and guide who directs student learning. At Keller Graduate School, the content for online courses is developed from standardized Curriculum Guides and the online course platform is provided through eCollege. In addition to providing the course platform, eCollege also offers online courses for instructors who are new to online instruction to introduce them to the unique aspects of online classes. Online classrooms open Monday of each week, including Week 1, during a Keller term, but the course home page and syllabus are accessible to students on Monday of Week 10 of the previous term.
Messages appear when students open each week s lesson.
Facilitates classroom discussion. Available for instructors use only and it includes access to a record of the amount of time each student spends in the online classroom. Courses previously taught online have skeleton platforms to which you can adapt your individual course. In addition, the publisher of the course text may provide resources that can enhance an online course. Consistency in a course platform from week to week is important because students want to know what to expect.