How to Create an Online Course by the University of Edinburgh
What are our top five tips for creating an engaging course?
1- Bitesize content.
2- Variety and interactivity.
3- Make it meaningful.
4- Build community.
5- Less is more!
'Chunking' and interactivity
- Acquisition - a 3-minute video to explain the theme or concept.
- Investigation - a research activity in which learners practise critical thinking skills.
- Discussion
- a forum to encourage reflective thinking and peer-to-peer learning
