TOPIC: Online Teaching and Learning

Q: What are the instructional design criteria for optimal online teaching and learning?

Click on an answer below to find research evidence, references, and CARET selected studies:

1. Content should be accurate, up-to-date, relevant to the objectives of the online course and to the needs of the learners, align with state content standards, and be presented in ways that make optimal use of the technology.



2. Courses should provide opportunity for online interaction among students and between students and instructors.

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