SMART Objectives When you are writing course- or module-level objectives or outcomes, remember to always be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Specific: The objective should be specific to
This page was adapted from Weber State’s “Learning Objective vs. Learning Activity” page in their ID Series: Learning Objectives course. Definitions Learning Activity: An activity or set of activities a
The Federal Credit Hour “An amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not
As we prep courses for our upcoming semester, it’s important to consider our course delivery strategies. Specifically, how can we proactively plan to be present, monitor our students’ progress,
As you design your online course, you may closely consider the quality of your resources, the relevance of your assessments, and the level of interaction between your students. However, are
Online courses must evolve as we learn more about how to combat inequalities in our classrooms. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our courses is a commitment to student success.
Why It’s Important You may have heard the term “accessibility” in passing from your university administrators, or you might remember a colleague mentioning “Universal Design” or “UDL.” Did you ever
Universities must undertake a renewed focus on ensuring their academic programs align to workforce needs.
Facilitation in an online course refers to the faculty’s ability to construct an environment where student discourse expands student knowledge and promotes the learning objectives.
Like riding a bike for the first time, it is best to bring a friend along to support you when developing an online course. The relationship between the faculty member, or Subject Matter Expert (SME), and Instructional Designer (ID) is essential to creating a quality online course.
In response to economic disparities, faculty can create more inclusive and equitable learning opportunities using open educational resources.
Use this planning grid to outline expectations and guidance for your course’s instructional team.
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Creating and maintaining quality online courses can feel overwhelming especially when you are juggling work demands, deadlines, and student requests.
Online learners today have unprecedented access to information. With AI tutors, YouTube explainers, and massive open courses just a click
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Designing effective online courses require more than just content expertise—it calls for intentional strategies that foster engagement, relevance, accessibility, and
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