1. Introduction

This lesson explores some principles that underpin effective digital education and online teaching, and how learning theories can inform approaches to teaching.

Instead of being confined to a mere binary decision, the landscape of online teaching presents a plethora of options and methodologies that can be tailored to suit diverse contexts. Hence, it is imperative to acquaint oneself with fundamental concepts and various tool categories, deliberate upon existing knowledge in this domain, adopt a flexible approach conducive to experimenting with online teaching methods, and carefully analyse the outcomes yielded by such endeavours (OU, 2017). 

In the realm of online education, there exists a set of guiding principles known as the „Principles of Effective Online Teaching“. These principles serve as the foundation for a successful and enriching online learning experience:

  • create a schedule; 
  • keep learners informed; 
  • foster a sense of community; 
  • ask for feedback; and
  • recognise diversity (OU, 2017). 

 

 

Video 1:  Online Learning Strategies [Duration 1:48 minutes, created by the course authors]

   

Video 2: Things You Need to Know About Instructional Design for eLearning [6:45]