"Dianne Conrad and Jason Openo's approach takes the reader on a philosophical, yet accessible tour of high-quality assessment options for authentic learning in online spaces."
Free book from the Online Learning Consortium. I like the levels: design (immediate and basic needs), enhance (options to take things up a level), optimize (aligns with highest-quality practices).
Meaningful learner interaction is critical to developing second language skills.... What are some tasks that facilitate interaction and build learner community when teaching and learning online?
"Rhythm, routine, and relationships" in addition to backwards design, mostly asynchronous learning to help students having connection issues, family issues, and more than one class online.