Welcome to Online Teaching for Schools and Universities:

The Louisiana State University (LSU) Model

 

 
The purpose of this model is to present to instructors interested in developing online courses information that will assist them in creating classes that are effective and efficient for the instructor and for the learner.
 
Tips for Using the Model
 
  • Your first visit?
    • Using the links to the left, begin with our Introduction.
    • Select Online Learning for background information in this area.
    • Select Model to learn about instructional design, the process that serves as the basis for our model.
 
  • Interested in working sequentially through the model?
    • Using the links to the left, select Analyze to begin with the analyze phase. Over a series of several visits, work your way through the phases of the model.
    • Each phase has components (rationale, objectives, topics, and summary) that can be accessed by selecting the name of the phase.
    • Once you select a topic, links at the top of the page will guide you through the topic and to related links for further exploration.
 
  • Interested in specific topics?
    • Visit the Site Map—see at a glance the various topics covered and choose those that interest you.
 
  • Want/need assistance in developing your course?
    • Contact your institution for assistance.
    • Click Lagniappe, a little extra, in the left column to access contact information for schools in the LSU System.
 

Developers of the LSU Model express sincere gratitude
to the Louisiana Board of Regents and their Distance Education Initiative
(Supporting Electronic Learning and Empowering Campus Transitions [SELECT]),
which provided funding for
planning, research, and development of this site.

Site Developed: December 2003
Last Site Revision: January 2007