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Timeline
The following is a suggested timeline
for the development of a distance education academic course. By
beginning the process a year in advance, the increased work load
demanded by distance education can be distributed over a period
of time to reduce the burden on all concerned, particularly the
instructor. The timeline below is primarily for a videoconference
class, but it can be adapted for those teaching web courses.
Note:
If you are unfamiliar with some of the terms listed below, you
will learn more about them as you go through the training materials.
The operative idea is to plan
way in advance.
One year in advance
Instructors submit distance education
course proposals. View the course proposal
form.
Eight months to one year
Course is selected for delivery via distance
education. A meeting of the instructor, instructional designer,
and technology specialists is called to discuss promotion and development
of course along with the most appropriate media for delivery.
Eight months
Instructor develops written outline of
course, including course objectives, lesson objectives and learning
activities; instructor and teaching assistant (TA) begin preparation
or adaptation of course materials in conjunction with instructional
designer and/or technology specialist.
Six months
Site facilitators are contacted, if instructor
needs services other than those provided by facilitators already in
place (e.g. teaching a lab or conducting on-site exercises).
Five months
Progress of presentation media and course
material preparation is checked in a meeting with instructor, TA,
instructional designer, technology specialist and Associate Dean.
ICS consults with instructors on particular marketing considerations
for each course.
Four months
Instructors for all courses of upcoming
semester meet with site facilitators, discuss roles and expectations,
receive input. Instructional designer and the Dean will participate.
This meeting may be by videoconference.
Three months
Web page design and content is discussed
by instructor, instructional designer and graphic designer/computer
support person. Responsibilities are assigned and work begun.
Two months
Media promotion and pre-registration
begins. Site facilitators are involved in these activities at their
sites. One month Presentation media, Web page, course materials and
syllabus are completed. Instructor meets production staff, becomes
familiar with facilities, equipment and techniques to be used.
Three weeks
A run-through is done on the delivery
system selected for the course. All equipment, networks, etc. to be
employed are tested.
Two weeks
First wave of course materials sent to
sites. Site facilitators are contacted again to resolve any questions
or concerns. Producer/technology specialist meets with production
staff involved in actual delivery of course (e.g. computer specialists
for Internet course, director for satellite or videoconference course,
etc).
One week
Last minute details attended to, problems
or delays addressed, everyone on production team prepared for beginning
of course.
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