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Fiber Optics training
Online course design
Instructional design
First principles of instruction
Five-star teaching cycle framework
e3 Teaching
SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric
Elements of online course design
Quality Matters
Chunking
Scaffolding
Narrative structure
Modular course design
Course mapping
Backward design
Online course design
Instructional design
First principles of instruction
Five-star teaching cycle framework
e3 Teaching
SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric
Elements of online course design
Quality Matters
Chunking
Scaffolding
Narrative structure
Modular course design
Course mapping
Backward design
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Stam, Kathryn, Lizardi, Ryan
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2023-12
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This paper explores the intricacies of designing high-quality online courses, with a specific focus on examining instructional design elements used in the creation of the online course "Introduction to Fiber Optics for the New Technician." It reviews existing frameworks, models, standards, and rubrics, differentiating between those offering conceptual guidance and those providing best practices through detailed specifications. The review begins with examining the Five-Star Teaching Cycle Framework of Online Courses, integrating Merrill's First Principles of Instruction and the e3 teaching concept for efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement. Then onto standards and rubrics from systems like the SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR), Online Course Design Elements (OCDE), and Quality Matters (QM) are embraced and adjusted to suit an occupational setting.
The methodology section outlines the approach, drawing from methods such as chunking, scaffolding, narrative structure, and modular course design. Course mapping, employing backward design principles, is emphasized as a pivotal method for identifying learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials. The interplay of chunking, scaffolding, narrative structure, and modular course design is explored as integral components contributing to a well-structured and engaging learning experience. Implementing these principles and methods has resulted in the development of a learner-centered online course in fiber optics.
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Gentile, J. M. (2023). Introduction to fiber optics for the new technician: An online course: A master’s thesis project presented to the School of Arts & Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science degree. SUNY Polytechnic Institute.