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Online/blended learning pedagogical practices are organized into three categories: Course Content, Interaction, and Assessment.

Course content refers to the various materials and resources used to facilitate learning in an online or blended course. This includes, but is not limited to, lecture notes, reading materials, multimedia elements, interactive activities, and assessment tools. Effective course content is crucial for engaging students, enhancing understanding, and achieving learning outcomes.

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Providing a Quick Start LMS Course Shell

A course shell is a modifiable template with consistent structure and navigation, used as a starting point when creating a course in an LMS, and is developed by instructional design experts. Because instructional designer develop and maintain a shell, it enables all courses built with a well-designed shell to adhere to best design practices and reflect Universal Design principles.
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Deliver Content Using Short, Focused Instructional Videos

Embedding or linking videos in an LMS can also be effective content delivery methods, however, whether or not the videos are engaging or even watched is often an issue. 
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Submitting an Entry on Course Content

We welcome submissions that showcase innovative and effective course content strategies. If you have developed unique materials or techniques that have significantly contributed to the success of your online or blended course, we encourage you to share them with the TOPR community. To submit an entry on course content, please visit STARS or click here. Your contributions will undergo a peer-reviewed process to ensure they meet our quality standards and provide valuable insights to fellow educators.