ARCHIVED: Where can I find some examples of effective syllabi for online courses?
The following list is intended to give instructors some insight and ideas toward developing effective online syllabi.
On the web
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World Lecture Hall
From the University of Texas, this site allows you to browse through syllabi for courses offered completely online as well as traditional courses that are enhanced with web-based materials or exercises.
Articles
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Weaving a Syllaweb: Considerations Before
Constructing an On-line Syllabus
From the Technology, Colleges, and Community (TCC) web site. By Joyce Johnston of George Mason University. The article "explores the practical and philosophical issues that inform construction (of an online syllabus) so that the finished site will truly reflect its creator, who, in turn, has adjusted to the realities of instructional relationships in hyperspace."
Examples
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Grief in a Family Context
Kathleen Gilbert, PhD, created this syllabus for her graduate-level course in the IU School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
Instructors can get help using technology in their teaching at the teaching and learning centers on each campus; see How do I contact the teaching and learning centers at each IU campus?
Last modified on February 03, 2011.
