Profile of the Online Learner. Characteristics of the online learner ; Key learning attributes of adults ; Challenges that affect learners' persistence
Foundations of Cognition and Learning. Learning theory ; Understanding cognition and learning ; Motivation theory
Cognitive Strategies to Support Learners' Thinking. Procedural scaffolding ; Metacognitive scaffolding ; Conceptual scaffolding ; Strategic scaffolding
Developing Cognitive, Social, and Teaching Presence Online. Developing cognitive presence through active learning strategies ; Establishing social presence through learner-to-learner collaborative strategies
Establishing instructor presence through instructor-to-learner interaction strategies ; Communication tools to support cognitive, social, and teaching presence
Strategies for Managing Your Online Course. Strategies for managing your online teaching activities ; Strategies for managing behavioral issues ; Strategies for managing ethical and legal issues ; Developing an online teaching philosophy.
