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Twelve Tips for Authoring On-Line Distance Learning 

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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