From the course: Creating an Amazing Syllabus

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Distribution of an online syllabus

Distribution of an online syllabus

From the course: Creating an Amazing Syllabus

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Distribution of an online syllabus

- Attending an online class can be disorienting for students. A well written syllabus designed specifically for an online class orients students and reduces anxiety. In a traditional face to face classroom course, a student typically shows up for class on the first day and is handed the syllabus, it's reviewed by the instructor, and the semester begins. In contrast, in most online classes the syllabus is provided to the students before the class even starts. Often the syllabus for the online class contains information about how to login to the class, required equipment like headphones, and other vital information that needs to be understood and adhered to even before the first session. If the course is self paced, the syllabus takes on ever more importance as the assignments need to be clearly spelled out and articulated to avoid misunderstandings. Adding a line that says this course will be taught online to your typical classroom syllabus won't cut it. You need to take the time to…

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