Assessments are core components of course design. They measure student knowledge, understanding, and skill, but can also provide insight on the success of various teaching strategies. The efficacy of the
For anyone who has taught face-to-face classes, making the transition to fully online may feel completely overwhelming. Course developers and instructors alike might find themselves asking questions such as, “How
Practical experiences in physics, biology, chemistry, and other science courses can make fundamental concepts more tangible for students and thus help them achieve course objectives. For this reason, a laboratory
Meet Allen. Allen is a kinesthetic learner. When he was a child, his favorite classes in school (besides PE) were his second-grade math class where the teacher allowed the students
Instructional materials—such as readings, videos, and other content—are the everyday tools students engage with to meet learning objectives. While there are countless types of materials you can use, there are
Updated: 5/8/2019Original publication: 5/11/2017 The purpose of copyright law was never to close down the exchange of ideas; in fact, it exists to encourage creators to share their work without
An institution’s adoption of a master course philosophy involves the development of content for a single version of a course, which schools then duplicate every time they offer the course.
Recent research has shown that online students tend to favor asynchronous communication over synchronous elements. Asynchronous communication typically fits online students’ busier schedules, and it lends itself to a style
When designing or teaching an online course, it’s essential that your objectives, assessments, and instructional materials are aligned. This cohesive structure not only benefits you as an instructor but also
When used appropriately, graphics can be a powerful tool in your online course. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, graphics provide a visual component to your instructional materials that can
Quizzes are incredibly useful tools in any online course. They provide students with immediate feedback on their learning, build metacognitive skills, enhance motivation, and create a sense of accountability. As
When designing an online course, developers often start with a clear plan for readings and resources that align with assessments. But how should this content be delivered to students? What’s
Preparing your course involves wearing multiple hats. You must be the curriculum developer, content curator, course designer and developer, and
Below you will find a curated list of online teaching and learning articles, reports, research, white papers, podcasts, webinars, conferences,
Creating accessible PDFs can be challenging, but you may have access to alternative methods to create and identify accessible PDFs
Creating a supportive learning environment is key for student success. However, barriers such as accessibility challenges, lack of representation, poor
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can act a brainstorming partner to draft engaging and diverse course content and materials. Below are
Live online course design and delivery webinars hosted by the Academic Services and Products team
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