“When we design online courses, we are thinking about building community spaces and in order for that to happen, we have faculty members who really understand online teaching,” says Ihnat. “It isn’t about putting up a PowerPoint presentation, having students complete quizzes, crossing our fingers and hoping students are successful. Online students should know they are never alone.”Unlike traditional online learning landing pages that simply offer course descriptions, Humberonline.ca kicks the engagement factor up a notch. Visitors, says Ihnat, don’t just read about courses but actually have the opportunity to get a sample of what a class may feel like. Featured courses, for example, include bonus content such as course trailers and “experience” elements that may include a quiz or other interactive features.

Source: thestar April 12, 2017 18:00 UTC