Introduction
What is at the core of a successful online course development or revision? A really great collaboration between a faculty member, a Learning Designer, and an Instructional Technologist.
Working with a course development team for the first time can feel new or overwhelming.…
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Introduction
You may be a seasoned online instructor or new to teaching online. Either way, you’re looking for a professional development opportunity: something to refresh your skills or spark new ideas, a way to connect with your peers, or a way to distinguish yourself in your practice.…
In October 2016, the Distance Learning Team launched its first iteration of a fully online Course Design Workshop. This workshop is designed to help instructors become familiar with our course design process and to allow them to step into the shoes of an online student.…
Introduction
As an online instructor for adult and professional students, you know that it’s important to stay current with research and trends in learning science, learning design practice, and learning technologies. That can involve any number of research activities, including reading scholarly journals and teaching and technology blogs like this one.…
Each quarter, the School of Professional Studies hosts a four-week, asynchronous training for faculty and teaching assistants who will be facilitating SPS online courses for the first time. Run through Canvas, the training follows the basic format of an SPS online course, which allows faculty and teaching assistants to experience a course from a student perspective while learning about technology, SPS policy and procedures, and best practices for facilitating an online course.…