Going to Class: Modularization in Online Humanities courses

What is modularization, and why has this become a buzz word in online education in recent years? This general session seeks to explore online course modularization, and the changing concept of “going to class,” particularly in humanities courses. As classes both on ground and online are unbundled, this reflects changing technology applications both inside and outside higher education; applying this unbundled approach in online humanities courses addresses challenges online students may experience with course content consistency, as well as the digital divide; creating comprehensible course content and unlimited access to information cultivates engagement in online undergraduate courses, and empowers students to continue pursuing college courses. As a point of emphasis, the presenters will use case studies from one course at Kaplan University, “Humanities and Culture”. As part of this presentation, the presenters seek to encourage conversation regarding an understanding of what the term “modularization” entails in online education, as well as how modular design, with its components of pre-and-post-assessment activities, clear learning objectives, and assigned reading and writing activities, empowers students, particularly in humanities courses.