Module 2 provides resources for faculty using technology in research assignments, small group projects, and discussions to encourage activity. Most could apply equally as well to other courseware packages. Some tips have more to do with web design issues while others are more pedagogical in nature. The target audience is university professors placing supplementary content online and integrating it carefully with classroom work. Each concept is brief and effective with a link to a sample of the concept presented.
Specific areas covered include promoting interactivity, creating on-line labs, and evaluation.
An article with background on distance education and specific suggestions for creating effective content online. The Distance Education links include a bibliography of 355 research reports, summaries and papers on Distance Education. Planning and Management of Instructional Programs. Taught by Dr. Paul Resta, Director of UT's Learning Technology Center and professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He teaches advanced graduate courses in instructional technology including instructional design and computer-supported collaborative learning.