Ask yourself "why" are you interested in developing a fully online, blended or enhanced course before you begin development. Your answers to "why"will help determine the best way "how" to use technology to design your course. Here are some ways other MSU faculty have answered that question.

Fully Online
Dr. David Imig has been teaching FCE 444: Interpersonal Relationships in the Family for 11 consecutive semesters, to hundreds of undergraduates. For a brief look at his course and philosophy see: David Imig/SBC Awards. For more in-depth information view the archived presentation from vuDAT's Breakfast Series featuring Dr. Imig.

Blended
Dr. Danielle Devoss teaches WRA 201: Introduction to Web Authoring. Dr. Devoss approaches authoring for the web from a variety of perspectives including historical and current patterns and trends as well as critical evaluation of how various entitles construct and distribute knowledge through electronic spaces. For a brief look at her course and philosophy look at : Danielle Devoss/SBC Awards. For more in-depth information view the archived presentation from vuDAT's Breakfast Series featuring Dr. Devoss.

Instructor Interview with...
Anne Sirota, BA, currently co-director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA, a professional development project funded by the legislature for continuing education for teachers. Ms. Sirota holds an elementary teaching credential and a CLAD certificate. She found a way to blend online learning with her multicultural background.

Read more like this from OnlineLearning.net (using "why teach online" for your search phrase and selecting "All Words" for your search criteria.)

URL: http://vudat.msu.edu/why_online