About Faculty eCommons

Developed by Risepoint, Faculty eCommons is a social learning ecosystem for faculty across the world to work together to improve online education. The site offers industry research, guidance, best practices, and professional development opportunities with a focus on student persistence and national quality standards.

Faculty eCommons (FeC) contains resources to help online designers, developers, and instructors and is maintained by the Academic Services and Products team at Risepoint.

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“In talking to hundreds of universities and students over the years, I know the life-changing benefits of education. I’ve also seen the challenges many students face to access affordable education in a flexible way that allows them to achieve their goals. It’s an honor to lead a mission-driven company, like Risepoint, that supports the needs of our university partners with a single-minded focus on advancing university and student success.”
Fernando Bleichmar
Chief Executive Officer

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Explore the up-to-date industry news and content in the world of online teaching and learning.

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Access research, guidance, and other resources that will help support your course development.

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THE BLOG

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Instructional Design

Integrating Risepoint Design Tenets & QM Standards into Your Course 

Designing effective online courses requires more than just content expertise—it calls for intentional strategies that foster engagement, accessibility, and real-world relevance in learning environments where students thrive.  When these tenets are aligned with Quality Matters (QM) standards, the result is a course that not only meets institutional benchmarks but also

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Instructional Design

Considering Cognitive Load in Video Production

Video content has become essential for engaging students, however, not all educational videos are created equal. Research consistently shows that shorter, well-structured videos lead to better learning outcomes than lengthy recordings. Let’s explore why this matters and how to implement quality video production in your course development.  The Science Behind

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Instructional Design

Crafting Effective Module Introductions

First impressions are powerful and can significantly impact how people perceive and interact with others so, how you begin your  modules sets the tone for everything that follows. A well-crafted introduction doesn’t just inform students about what’s coming—it activates their prior knowledge, provides clear direction, and ignites their motivation to

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Course Facilitation

How to Perform Course Maintenance

Just like a car needs regular maintenance to keep running smoothly, your online course also benefits from routine checkups. Proactive, preventative maintenance is especially important after LMS or educational technology updates, before the start of a new term (particularly Fall and Spring), and when you are preparing to teach a

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