Getting Started with Online Design

Are you looking to move your course or training online? or maybe you want to update an existing online offering. We are here to assist you in creating relevant and rigorous online learning activities. We strive to keep up with the constant changing landscape of technology, best practices in education, accessibility, and instructional design. Our skills in best practices for designing learning experiences that promote active learning and critical thinking maximizes opportunities for active learning opportunities for your students. 

Numerous research studies have revealed how to best design online learning experiences that harness technology while choosing effective teaching strategies, which is known as digital pedagogy. Frameworks and standards have been created to guide faculty through the process. One such set of standards is Quality Matters. Quality Matters standards are used across the world to ensure quality in online learning experiences. In this module, you will learn about Quality Matters standards and how to apply the standards to your online course design. We have created a Louisiana Tech Moodle template aligned with QM standards. If you would like to utilize this template for your course, reach out and we will add you to the template so you can import it into your course! 

Available Professional Development

Introduction to Online Instruction Louisiana Tech Training Portal
Active Learning Online Louisiana Tech Training Portal
Design for All Louisiana Tech Training Portal
Application of Online Instruction Louisiana Tech Training Portal
Designing Online Discussion Forums Hub Learning Community
K12 Blended and Online Learning Hub Learning Community
Learning to Teach Online Hub Learning Community
Creating Video, Audio, and Infographics for Online Learning Hub Learning Community
Are you ready to get started? Here are a few "getting started" tips:
  • Select your LMS platform - At Louisiana Tech University, we use Moodle as our LMS, but other options for those outside our system include Google Classroom, NEO, and Canvas.
  • Familiarize yourself with the basics of the LMS such as contacting students, posting content, assignment and feedback options. (see videos 3 - 6 below for Moodle or the Google Classroom page)
  • Don't feel the need to "learn it all" instead pick two assignment and feedback options to learn. (example: assignment and discussion board)
  • Select a video conferencing tool such as Zoom or Google Handouts Meet. Louisiana Tech offers Zoom Pro for all University staff.
  • Familiarize yourself with interactive components available in the LMS and video conferencing tool. These might include polling, discussion forums, video recording, closed captioning, whiteboards, and screen sharing.
  • Learn the basics of the video conferencing software. Can you create a meeting, invite students, conduct the meeting, and save the recorded video?

GSuite Handouts Meet

If you need another video conferencing option, check out GSuite Handouts Meet.
Overview
​Getting Started
​Troubleshooting

Getting Started with Screencast-o-matic

Screencast-o-matic is an easy way to create and even edit videos for your classroom. 
Overview
​Tutorials
​Tips and Tricks

Mediasite

Louisiana Tech has a site license for Mediasite. Captioning is available, but that is a separate paid option. Contact the Tech IT department for more information.
Options to Utilize Mediasite
Are you looking for photos and graphics to use in your online classroom?
Check these out!
PEXELS
FreePik
Creative Market
Adobe Stock
© 2021 Louisiana Tech University, A Member of the University of Louisiana System
Webpage problems? Contact coehub@latech.edu
Accessibility Statement - Equal Opportunity Statement