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Define the purpose of a syllabus Explain difference between an

on-campus syllabus and onlineline syllabus

Identify critical components ofan effective online syllabus

Convert a traditional syllabusinto an effective online syllabus

Identify some best practices touse in the design of an online

syllabus


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The basic elements andguidelines for the course

Outline the expectations of thefaculty and the students

Foundation for measuring thelearning experience in the course A contract or agreement between the faculty

and the student


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On-campus syllabus abbreviated because there isverbal explanation. can be clarified in class. the faculty sets the tone in person

Online syllabus requires no verbal explanation. must stand alone and serve as a

guide for the student.

the syllabus set the toneelectronically


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Course Description Goals and Objectives Required Texts Grading Policies Academic Policies Contract between

faculty and student


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Outline time commitment Explain instructor availability Describe the pace of the

course

Due dates must account fortime zones

Explain how to submitassignments


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Links can be placed intosyllabus for more explanation

Navigation of coursemanagement system

Define the responsibilities andexpectations of student and

faculty Role of faculty is: facilitator,

evaluator, etc.

Role of student is: active learner,peer reviewer, facilitator, etc.


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Welcome Faculty information Course description Course goals/

objectives Required text/

materials

Course requirements

Student expectations Student evaluations Technical support Technical

requirements Calendar of events


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E-mail students the week beforeclass begins

Describe the map or flow of theonline course

Emphasize the importance ofreading the syllabus

State that the syllabus is acontract Conduct a quiz over the syllabus Post a discussion area for

questions about the syllabus


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Photo Contact information

E-mail address Phone number (office, cell,

Skype)

Office hours Both synchronous and

asynchronous State how often you will be

checking in on the course

Biography information Professional Personal (if desired)


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Catalog description Course outcomes

What am I going to learn Why is this important to me

Outline course expectations What the course is not

Self-pace Independent Study Easier or less time than a

face-to-face course

Any other specific courseinformation Pre-requisites


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Supply the ISBN with titleand edition of any text Recommend where to

purchase Give links, if possible

Supply information aboutaccessing publishedmaterial on the librarydatabase

List any Internet resourceswith links


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Describe all activities required of the students duringthe course including:

Readings Assignments Projects Research Group work Assessments Etc.

State again the objective/goal/reasonbehind the requirements

State the flow of the course Weekly or by unit or self pace


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Define participation

Is it part of the grade? Responsibilities

As an individual As a group member

Time commitment Due dates

time zones

Discussions(asynchronous/synchronous)

Rubrics help defineexpectations

Describe the paceand flow of thecourse

Policy on plagiarism,academic integrity,and ADA compliance


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Explain grade criteria

List the components of the totalcourse grading system Describe the grading

percentages, points or scale Explain the criteria for passing

the course or obtaining thevarious levels of grades

Explain late policies Describe objective and

subjective assessment Supply students with a Rubric!


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Objective assessment is when there is only oneanswer. Examples include: Multiple Choice True/False questions Matching

Subjective assessment is when there may be morethan one way to answer. Examples include: Extended response Essay Project based Peer reviews Reflections or self-review

Good idea Supply students with a Rubric!


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List the University technical support24/7 phone number

If available supply the coursemanagement systems (CMS)

technical support websiteor helpline

Contact information forany other resources


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Include hardware andsoftware requirements

List any software orplug-ins requires andwhere to obtain them

List required auxiliarydevices Head sets Web cam Microphones


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Visual representation of: Assignment due dates Assessments Discussion posts Group work Availability of faculty

(or unavailability)

This can be done inseveral forms: Calendar List or Table

Spreadsheet Timeline


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Learning objectives are postedin each module

Create the first assignment toorientate the student to theonline environment

Explain how the onlineenvironment is different fromthe on campus environment

Student centered (the learner mustbe proactive)

High level of learning involving: Critical thinking skills Reflective assignments (writing skills) Cumulative assignments(organization skills)


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Maryland Online Training of Faculty Newto teaching online:http://www.mdfaconline.org/index.html

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