The University of South Florida is committed to creating websites, electronic course content, or on-line learning environments that are inclusive and accessible to all users
The QM Quality Assurance System relies on these core principles to create a culture of continuous improvement so you deliver on your promise day after day, semester after semester. Keeping learners engaged is different in online courses. Getting them past the “packaging”— the mechanics of the course — so they can focus on content and learning objectives can be a challenge. That’s where our research-supported Rubrics and Standards really shine: they provide objective, evidence-based ways to evaluate the components of online learning.
There are dozens of articles on the web with tips on reducing cognitive load in eLearning. This is a well-written and concise one. Some of this material is applicable to what we do, and some of it less so.