13.1: Introduction
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“The more you plan, the more room you leave for spontaneity”. – Vella (2006)
Where does the process of planning a course begin? Where does it end? What does a course plan look like, and how does it differ from a course design?
This chapter provides an overview of the broad considerations in preparing an online course plan. A plan is a starting point for moving forward with the design, implementation, and evaluation of an online course:
Even the most open-ended learning activities begin with a plan. However, a plan will, and should be, refined and adjusted during implementation. In this sense a plan evolves, but it continues to provide a sidebar of sorts; something to guide the decisions about the design work that needs be carried out. A plan can be both an ongoing reality check, and way to focus on important elements of a course design.