Creating content for ODL courses

No.

ITEMS

CHECK

1

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Use conversational language

1.2

Explain the importance of the topic

1.3

Gain the students attention (Use quotes, incidences, fun facts, case studies, etc)

1.4

Recall prior knowledge

2

LEARNING OUTCOMES

2.1

Develop using Bloom’s Taxonomy

2.2

The learning outcomes must reflect the programme level

2.3

Recommended number of Learning Outcomes is between 4 - 8

3

BODY OF CONTENT

3.1

Must reflect the Learning Outcomes

3.2

Use conversational language

3.3

Must be original

3.4

Must have the right depth

3.5

Must be current

3.6

Must be accurate

3.7

Provide examples to reinforce knowledge

3.8

Provide Self-Check questions, tips and LMS discussion questions

3.9

Provide Activities

3.10

Provide links to external content (videos, notes, etc) if they add value to the topic

3.11

Images, figures, tables must be numbered accordingly and cited (if taken from external sources)

4

SUMMARY

4.1

Highlight the important sections in the topic

4.2

Highlight the learning outcomes

4.3

Prompt students to complete the assessments and post questions in the LMS discussion forum if they have questions.

5