SPS Distance Learning staff collaborate with faculty on all aspects of online course design including: assistance with development of course goals and learning objectives; design of learning assets—instructional content, readings, simulations, instructional videos, discussion forums, assessments, infographics—that help students achieve the learning outcomes for the course; alignment of course resources and assessments with course goals and learning objectives; recommendation of technology options and support instructors and students with these technologies; accessibility of course assets; training for faculty who are new to online teaching and learning; and project planning.