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Resources for Asynchronous Online Instruction

This guide provides research and articles to support instructors transitioning their in-person courses online. Each tab represents one of the Quality Matters rubric standards.

Articles on Learning & Module Objectives

Adams, N. E. (2015). Bloom’s taxonomy of cognitive learning objectives. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 103(3), 152-153.
Alonso, F., López, G., Manrique, D., & Viñes, J. M. (2008). Learning objects, learning objectives and learning design. Innovations in education and teaching international, 45(4), 389-400.
Darby, F., & Lang, J. M. (2019). Small teaching online : Applying learning science in online classes.
FitzPatrick, B., Hawboldt, J., Doyle, D., & Genge, T. (2015). Alignment of learning objectives and assessments in therapeutics courses to foster higher-order thinking. American journal of pharmaceutical education, 79(1), 10.
Hauer, J., & Quill, T. (2011). Educational needs assessment, development of learning objectives, and choosing a teaching approach. Journal of palliative medicine, 14(4), 503-508.
Homa, N., Hackathorn, J., Brown, C. M., Garczynski, A., Solomon, E. D., Tennial, R., ... & Gurung, R. A. (2013). An analysis of learning objectives and content coverage in introductory psychology syllabi. Teaching of Psychology, 40(3), 169-174.
Kidwell, L. A., Fisher, D. G., Braun, R. L., & Swanson, D. L. (2013). Developing learning objectives for accounting ethics using Bloom's taxonomy. Accounting Education, 22(1), 44-65. 7) American Institutes for Research. (2012). Student learning objecti
Lacireno-Paquet, N., Morgan, C., & Mello, D. (2014). How states use student learning objectives in teacher evaluation systems: A review of state websites. Report prepared for U.S. Department of Education, Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Island
Moga, D. E., & Cabaniss, D. L. (2014). Learning objectives for supervision: Benefits for candidates and beyond. Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 34(6), 528-537.
Pollacia, L. F. (2001). Recommendations for developing an online course. Journal of Information Systems Education, 12(3), 129-132.
Starr, C. W., Manaris, B., & Stalvey, R. H. (2008). Bloom's taxonomy revisited: Specifying assessable learning objectives in computer science. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 40(1), 261-265.
Tofade, T., Khandoobhai, A., & Leadon, K. (2012). Use of SMART learning objectives to introduce continuing professional development into the pharmacy curriculum. American journal of pharmaceutical education, 76(4), 1-7.

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