The Principle of Least Disruptive Online Course Design

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The inclusion of new or different technologies in course design, although well intentioned, can adversely impact student learning if not accompanied by opportunities and resources that:

• Validate the appropriateness of digital tools and their purpose
• Promote faculty-use competency,
• Promote student-use competency,
• Provide guided application, and
• Allot ample time and resources for learning and engagement.

This edition of Undersized Ideas/Oversized Impact will examine the ways in which digital innovations can be balanced in relation to student learning and success.