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Context Taxonomy

by Sloan-C

All of us play unique roles in online learning. We work at different types of institutions and teach in different subject area domains. Many of us are involved with unique sorts of online learning, such as blended programs, inter-institutional collaborative efforts, or large introductory classes. The Context Taxonomy allows you to look for effective practices that apply to your unique perspectives on online learning, and to find ideas that may help you meet challenges relative to them.

PERSPECTIVE has to do with your perspective on online learning.  In this section you can search effective practices from the unique position you hold within the online learning community.  These include: New to Online Learning, Faculty, Instructional Designers, Support Staff, Professional Development, and Administrators.

ORGANIZATIONAL TYPE allows you to search for effective practices related to particular kinds of institutions that offer online programs.  These include: Community College, Four Year College, University, Professional School, For-Profit Education, Corporate Training, and Vocational Training.

You might also be interested in effective practices developed for a specific academic DOMAIN.  This section allows you to search for these under the following categories: Liberal Arts (eg. English, History, Philosophy, etc.), Fine Arts, Mathematics (including statistics), Sciences, Social Sciences (eg., Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, etc.), Technology, Education, Law, Medicine/Nursing, Vocational Training, and Corporate Training.

Finally, there are certain SPECIAL CASES of online courses you might be particularly interested in.  In this section you can find examples of effective practices that might help you get ideas for special kinds of courses you are involved with.  These include: Blended Learning, Inter-institutional Collaborations, Self-regulated Learning, Large-size Introductory Classes (101s), Writing Intensive Classes, Virtual Laboratory Classes, and Graduate Seminars.