BIG+IDEAS


 * **Enthusiasm** for subject/content AND technology


 * **Focus** on outcomes (identify essential content) Design with intention (everything in the course should be important)


 * **Plan** of action (mapping the content)


 * Gathering **Resources** (Organization is Key)


 * Put yourself in the shoes of the **learner**


 * Strive to provide **multiple paths** for learning and assessment


 * **Clear expectations**-criteria for student success (rubrics)


 * Freedom within **Structure** (Lesson Structure) Design Framework

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 * Design for **interaction and collaboration**(students-content, student-student, student-teacher, teacher-students)
 * Discussion Boards
 * Blogs
 * Journals
 * web conferencing
 * wikis
 * Select appropriate tools for the tasks at hand
 * Know your **web 2.0 tools and OER**


 * Know the **standards** for quality online courses


 * Design towards **Teacher Presence**