Margaret Curry & Liz Smith.
Medical Teacher
June 2005, Vol. 27, Issue #4, pg. 316-321.
Review by: Linda Heun, Ph.D. <lheun@aacom.org>
The authors develop the following tips for authoring on-line distance learning programs and includes a valuable list of resources in this regard:
- Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
- Follow the 'Plan, Do, Check, Act' cycle
- Train the trainers
- Clearly match the materials to the learning outcomes
- Design high quality online materials for web-based delivery
- Put the learner first and motivate them
- Less is more
- First impressions count in arousing interest and motivation to learn
- Keep it simple for students
- Under-promise, over-deliver
- Assessment matters
- Quality counts
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