Designing an Online Class

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Functions and Features

Here's a check list of functions and features commonly found on course websites.
Use the Features Matrix to map out your course.

  • Welcome
  • Syllabus, Overview or Course description
  • Course outline
  • Course Map
  • Website map
  • What you need for this course
  • Getting started or Orientation
  • Calendar
  • Instructor profile or online office
  • Assignments, To Do list, or Activities
  • Announcements
  • Instructor notes, Insights, Lectures or Articles
  • Discussion (message board, forum, chat, listserv)
  • Gradesheet or Assignment check list
  • Labs
  • Tests and Quizzes
  • Help or Technical support
  • Student home pages
  • Lessons
  • Readings
  • Field trips
  • Skills
  • Resources
  • Gallery or Samples of student work
  • Projects
  • Journals
  • Portfolio
  • Critiques
  • Team folders
  • Instructions
  • Directions
  • Models, examples, or samples
  • Handouts
  • Illustrations, drawings, charts, graphs, or photos
  • Animation
  • Movies or Video
  • Slide shows or Presentation slides
  • Sound, Music or Voice recording
  • File upload
  • Copyright notice

 

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