Communication Design Quarterly Mar 2017

Over, under, or through

Heidi Skurat Harris ; Michael Greer

Abstract

Online writing instruction is a process of design that includes both spatial and temporal dimensions. Ideally, this process brings together design and pedagogy to move students through their online writing work successfully. Institutionally mandated LMS platforms often constrain this process. This article establishes three design principles and concepts for designing learning environments that take into account both space and time as designed elements of online classes. Applying the principles of backward design, modular content, and student choice to course design can help instructors design more thoughtful, participatory classes centered on student learning and instructor presence.

Journal
Communication Design Quarterly
Published
2017-03-27
DOI
10.1145/3071088.3071093
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Topics
writing pedagogy curriculum design multimodality online writing instruction

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