Engaging e-Learning Artifact #1

Course Road Map/ Site Map

Artifact #1: Course Road Map

    

        The first artifact that I wanted to include was the course road map that I created to help students and parents learn the important aspects of the online course. Within the Road Map I created 3 video tutorials that walk students through the main components of the course(The Google site, Khan Academy missions, and how to access Mathxl which houses the assessments). Each of these 3 items have a quick explanation as well as a video so students and parents can read directions and watch the directions. I felt that these 3 components were the most important to explain. 

       This artifact was not difficult to create it just took some time to make it clear and concise. The videos took the longest part but I think are the most beneficial. Students and parents can access the videos at any time and can always revert back to them if they forget how to access classroom materials. I think this artifact was probably the most important to create because it sets the tone for a successful class. It was designed to answer questions and make sure that all students know exactly what is expected and where to find things. 

      Regardless if the course is traditional, blended, or all online, students need a roadmap and tutorials. In the traditional model you can verbal tell students your expectations or pass our a generic syllabus that has all the information on it. For an online class, you need to make sure that your students actually READ the syllabus so one way to do that is through this road map that is more engaging and exciting than a normal syllabus. 

*Below is an example of the introduction to my course!