RSI Tip: Clear Language
RSI Tip: Clear Language
As many of us teach our students, it is a good practice to use the language from the prompt. These language choices become "breadcrumbs" that lead individuals through your course. These breadcrumbs are not just beneficial for a review team; they are highly valuable for your students. The online course experience is improved when faculty contextualize materials, explain how they will be interacting, and how they want students to engage.
When naming or titling items in your course consider how to make your RSI easy to spot. Review the table below for examples of strategic terms. See what a difference a few words can make!
| # | Type of RSI | Possible terms | Do this | Not that |
| 1 | Providing direct instruction via synchronous or asynchronous methods |
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"In this Instructional video, I will explain... Listen for..." | "Watch this" |
| 2 | Assessing or providing feedback on a student's coursework |
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"You will be able to access my feedback regarding..." | "Grades are posted" |
| 3 | Providing information or responding to questions about the content of a course or competency |
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"This informational update will answer questions you might have..." |
"Check this out" |
| 4 | Facilitating a group discussion regarding the content of a course or competency |
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"The instructor will facilitate the conversation by engaging in the board with you throughout the week" | No statement regarding instructor presence. Only the student's role is described |
| 5 | Other instructional activities approved by the institution's or program's accrediting agency | Review the RSI Guidelines for clarification. | ||
Examples of Clear Language
| # | Adding key terms to make RSI obvious | Original |
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1 - Direct Instruction |
Complete the Introductions Video Quiz Select the "Get Started" button that will open the Introductions video (14:16) quiz. In this instructional video, I will explain how to construct introductions that make your audience want to listen. Listen for descriptions and examples of the four parts of the introduction that you will use when creating your informative outline. |
Complete the Introductions Video Quiz Select the "Get Started" button that will open the Introductions video (14:16) quiz. Listen for descriptions and examples of the four parts of the introduction that you will use when creating your informative outline.
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| 2 - Feedback |
Grading On your written work, either you or I will be noticing how well you showed your work: clear and detailed steps and accurate graphs if appropriate. Be sure to show all your work. My feedback Links to an external site. and annotations Links to an external site. on your written work will be available within 1 week after the due date, and can be found by clicking on this assignment under Grades. |
Grading On your written work, either you or I will be noticing how well you showed your work: clear and detailed steps and accurate graphs if appropriate. Be sure toshow all your work. |
| 3 - Providing information or responding to questions |
Welcome to Week 4 Now that we are a month into the course and you have experienced your first speech, it is my chance to teach you a really handy formula for developing an informative message. This week, we will learn the body of the speech, and next week, we will add the introduction and comments. You can use this information at work, in school and in so many places outside of this class to present a well-organized speech. Please watch the Week 4 Overview Video (9:45) below. This informational video will clarify expectations for this week's work and answer questions you might have as you move through the module. |
Welcome to Week 4 Now that we are a month into the course and you have experienced your first speech, it is my chance to teach you a really handy formula for developing an informative message. This week, we will learn the body of the speech, and next week, we will add the introduction and comments. You can use this information at work, in school and in so many places outside of this class to present a well-organized speech.
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| 4 - Facilitating a discussion |
Submission Instructions
Grading & Instructor Presence During the week, I will read every post and respond to direct questions within 24-48 hours. This is primarily a place for student conversation, but just like an in-person class, I will facilitate the discussion by occasionally asking clarifying questions, providing additional resources to explore, or pointing out connections to past/future class content. Your posts will be graded within a week after the Replies are due. The rubric is available by clicking on the 3 vertical dots at the top right of this discussion. |
Submission Instructions
Grading Your posts will be graded within a week after the Replies are due. The rubric is available by clicking on the 3 vertical dots at the top right of this discussion. |