Online collaboration can be a challenge in any online course. A recent article from NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) provides suggestions to help foster collaboration in your online course.

Link to Article: “Online Collaboration Strategies That Work”

Harper OSCQR Rubric: Guide for Online Course Design

Here are a couple student collaboration standards to always consider in your online course:


Questions? Contact Phil Mortenson, Distance Learning Manager (pmortens@harpercollege.edu) or Jenny Henrikson, Instructional & Distance Education Design Specialist (jhenriks@harpercollege.edu) about how to incorporate these standards into your online course.