The Considerations of Designing an Inquiry-Based Online Course

Abstract

This paper was presented at the First Fulbright Digital +/- Virtual Conference in November 2020 in Sofia, Bulgaria in response to the changing dynamics of eLearning and online teaching. The demand for e-learning has emerged as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The shift to online learning has created apprehension among educators. In this article, myths and applications of an inquiry-based course online learning are identified and analyzed. Suggestions are offered for curriculum developers how on to enhance the quality of course content and improve communication that will strengthen the learners' experience for success.

Keywords

• e-pedagogy
• e-learning
• online instruction
• inquiry-based learning
• teacher preparation
• designing learning environment
• professional learning network
• covid-19