This week I actually feel like perhaps I did some stuff right when I worked on a “Semester Schedule” (as I call it) when I started teaching College. Originally, I created a Curriculum which summarized each lesson plan. Little by little I integrated hyperlinks to videos I’d show and documents/tools I found useful. I didn’t necessarily have an online class format in mind but I can now see how such a document (perhaps a bit more detailed) could be effective in a online class environment.

Here’s an example of what I would include for one of my classes (I apologize for those who don’t understand French but being a French native I wrote it in French):

After watching the videos and reading Chapter 5 of our textbook, I began pondering on what I’d like to include not only in my Syllabus but in my classes, divided by week (instead of per class – i.e. twice a week). I certainly would change my Syllabus to include A LOT more Hyperlinks. In my currently blended class I have a place for “Announcements”, a place for “Assignments” (including quizzes) and a place for my “Lessons” (twice a week). In an online environment (and perhaps even in future semesters for my blended classes), I am considering putting every Quiz, homework, assignment, etc right underneath the actual week. It certainly makes more sense and would be easier for the student to remember where to go.

The one thing I am still trying to figure out is how much I’d include in my Syllabus versus just the work for each week put online…

Being an organized “freak” (my friends call me “Monica” – from Friends), I am certainly getting excited about this online course preparation. 🙂