
Structuring Online Writing Courses
The growing number of online writing course offerings gives increased access to non-traditional students and distance learners, allowing them to enhance skills related to digital literacy. Teaching an online course, however, presents a host of challenges, both logistic and pedagogical. In this presentation, attendees will learn useful strategies for building their online writing course, specifically in terms of developing syllabi, weighing course components, and facilitating class discussion through electronic message boards.