Publication Date

2023

Abstract

Online course design has gained increased attention in education, given the global health crisis brought on by COVID-19. Students need to familiarize themselves at the beginning of an online course to be successful. An important item often overlooked, however, is the inclusion of a course tour video, which can help serve as an effective orientation for a student new to the course. This article will share best practices and insights on how to make a brief video guiding students to navigate a course more effectively, setting them up for success.

Author Biography

Dr. Melony Shemberger is associate professor of mass communication at Murray State University. At MSU, Shemberger was a Faculty Teaching Fellow from 2015-17 and was interim director of the Faculty Development Center in 2016. She has a Doctor of Education from Tennessee State University. She also is a Quality Matters (QM) master reviewer and has a Teaching Online Certificate from QM.

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First and Lasting Impressions: Creating Course Tour Videos to Guide Online Students

Online course design has gained increased attention in education, given the global health crisis brought on by COVID-19. Students need to familiarize themselves at the beginning of an online course to be successful. An important item often overlooked, however, is the inclusion of a course tour video, which can help serve as an effective orientation for a student new to the course. This article will share best practices and insights on how to make a brief video guiding students to navigate a course more effectively, setting them up for success.