CONTENT & ACTIVITIES

Use asynchronous activities to deliver primary content, and synchronous activities for small groups, office hours, and informal connecting. Provide clear, concise activity instructions, and a mix of activity types that support critical thinking, creativity, real-world application, and learner engagement.

Content & Activities Checklist

Clearly define objectives/outcomes for each module. Objectives should be measurable, and aligned to learning activities and assessments.
Provide clear, concise, and consistent instructions for every activity. SAMPLE
Use asynchronous activities to deliver and engage around primary course content, and use synchronous activities for small groups, office hours, and informal connecting.
Provide a variety of activities that facilitate communication and collaboration (e.g. peer review, gallery-style sharing of work, student research presentations).
Provide a variety of ways to engage students around content (e.g., readings, videos, podcasts). Videos should be no more than 5-10 minutes long.
Provide a variety of activities and resources that support learning and engagement (e.g., student-led discussions, reflecting on learning, critical analysis, experiential learning, case studies, problem-based activities).
Provide learners with easy access to a well-designed and up-to-date gradebook.
Where available, use Open Educational Resources, free, or low cost materials.
Include copyright and licensing status for course materials, clearly stating permission to share where applicable.
Ensure content reflects diverse viewpoints. Diverse content should take an asset-based approach to marginalized communities.