Every course that requires any online component also requires some online tools. Creating a concise list helps keep the instructor and students focused. The below list outlines tools I would implement as partof an online course in video production. What are the tools you’d use for your online component? Items in [brackets] indicate a viable alternative tool.
Learning Management System: Moodle
Grading: Moodle
Course Discussions: Moodle
Homework/Video Dropbox: Dropbox.com [Google Drive]
Video Peer Review: Vimeo / Youtube (upload to one of these sites.
Share the link via discussion threads)
ePortfolio: WordPress/Edublogs
Videoconferencing: Skype [Google Hangouts]
Individual Communication with Instructor: Email and Phone. Office Hours 8am-6pm Central
