What type of online course are you teaching?
Are you new to teaching an online course or are you teaching a newly developed online course? It is important to start with how the course will be delivered. Get to know the commonly used types of online courses (Google Doc) offered at CEHD. The type of online course you are teaching will impact how and when your students interact with you, each other, and the course materials.
Syllabus Development
Start with these CEHD syllabi resources:
- Graduate Syllabus Resource Guide
- Online Graduate Syllabus Template
- Online Undergraduate Syllabus Template
As you plan the sequence of activities of your course, consider engaging your students in active learning. Digital Education and Innovation has compiled a list of active learning strategies for any mode of instruction (Google Doc).
Canvas Organization and Structure
Digital Education and Innovation has outlined how to get started with online teaching and develop a new Canvas course in 10 steps.
It is important to make sure that your Canvas course and instructional materials are accessible to all students. Start building your skills with the 7 core skills.
Curious about what to include in your online course? You can find recommendations in The Check: Guide to Online Course Design (Google Doc). Incorporate the practices described in The Check into your Canvas site by using the CEHD Canvas Template (Google Doc).