SETU and units

The online teaching and resources in this unit enhanced my learning experience

There exist many other published frameworks for what constitutes 'good online teaching', but, "... the quality principles that underpin successful online teaching and learning are exactly the same as those that underpin successful face to face teaching." (Oliver, 2003, p. 9). Regardless of any special characteristics of unit content and delivery that might arise from the particular form(s) of technology mediation of teaching and learning used in a unit, this SETU items asks students for their perceptions about teaching and course materials, so it would be unwise not to start with consideration of the basic guidelines for good teaching and quality course materials given previously. Unless there is a compelling reason to employ a unique visual appearance in online materials, it would be wise to use any School or Faculty templates for presentation of online materials. Using a template as the basis for the presentation of online materials ensures a level of consistency with other units that students are likely to be studying, making it easier for students to navigate through a web site and find what they are looking for in a familiar location.

The addition of online aspects (content or teaching) to a unit should be considered carefully. Online approaches can significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience for students studying in all modes, but online 'stuff' added into a unit without any clear purpose may sit unused and be a distraction to students, or worse, create expectations for students that aren't met, possibly leading to an unnecessarily critical evaluation on this SETU item. Deakin has a significant history in the development, implementation and evaluation of technology in teaching and learning which you can access through the Institute of Teaching and Learning, as well as specialist resources for the development of online learning materials through the Knowledge Media Division.

Activity

For the unit(s) that you contribute to, what forms of online resources and technologies are used to support/enhance teaching and learning? In what ways do these contribute to student learning? For the unit(s) that you contribute to, are there other online resources and technologies that could add value to student learning? What are they?

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