HIDOC Chapters 1 and 2

What does the acronym HIDOC stand for? (The acronym is pronounced as "high dock")

• High-Impact Design for Online Courses

• Highly Interactive Design for Online Classes

• Holistic Integration of Digital Courseware

• Hybrid Instructional Design for Optimal Courses

What is the primary reason for the creation of the HIDOC model? (Page 2)

• To provide a general instructional design guide.

• To offer a step-by-step model specific to online course design in higher education.

• To promote the use of new educational technologies.

• To replace traditional in-person teaching methods.

Which of the following is NOT a key difference between F2F (Face-to-Face) and online learning as highlighted in the book? (Page 3)

• Online courses rely on technology in a way that F2F courses do not have to.

• Students in online courses have less responsibility for managing their own time.

• Creating rapport and connection in online courses does not happen organically.

• Participation looks different and happens differently online.. so does engagement.

Why does the HIDOC model place emphasis on "alignment" in course design? (Page 8)

• To provide uniformity in course materials.
  

• To ensure all course components support and reinforce one another.

• To incorporate the latest educational technologies.

• To standardize student performance assessments.

How does defining a "Big Vision" for a course help in drafting effective Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)? (Page 32)

• It limits the course content.

• It provides a broad and motivating framework that aligns with specific CLOs.

• It makes the course more engaging for students by adding extra activities.

• It reduces the need for assessments in the course.

Reflect on a course you currently teach. What is the "Big Vision" you want your students to achieve by its end? How does this vision connect to your passion for your field and the key ideas you want to convey? (Page 32)

How do CLOs serve as the foundation for aligned course design, and why is this alignment crucial for effective teaching and learning?

• CLOs help instructors to change their teaching styles frequently.

• They guide the development of assessments, activities, and instructional content.

• CLOs are primarily for institutional accreditation and are not used in course design.

• They reduce the need for interactive elements in the course.

Why is it important for CLOs to be measurable or observable? (Pages 34-36)

• Because students can better visualize abstract concepts.

• So instructors can assess whether students have achieved the outcomes.

• To limit the amount of course material that needs to be covered.

• Because it allows the use of more traditional teaching methods.

List some action verbs that can be used in CLOs to ensure they clearly indicate what students should be able to demonstrate. (Page 34-36)

Why is it important for CLOs to be specific and focused on mastery?

• It provides clarity on what students need to achieve and promotes a deeper understanding.

• It increases the number of assessments required.

• It allows the instructor to cover a wider range of topics.

• It enables the use of more multimedia in the course.