Professional learning opportunities designed for online and hybrid instructors
New to this program? Learn about the choice of formats.
Spring topics
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Fostering Community – Adopt strategies to create relationships and promote a course learning community
Just as with in-person courses, creating community online with your students will expand their awareness, improve well-being and increase overall learning. With some planning and a consistent approach, you can foster a strong, productive online community. In this program, you will think more deeply about what “community” means, create materials to help your learners connect with you, and identify strategies to enhance interactions throughout your course.
Micro-course: Feb. 11-21
Designing Assessments - Create robust assessments that accurately measure course learning outcomes
Tests and papers are only two of a myriad of options for assessing what your learners understand. In this program, you will explore strategies to create a diverse range of robust assessments designed to guide learners through structured activities, helping them progressively build and apply knowledge. You will also identify the essential components for designing a successful group project.
Webinar: Feb. 28, 9-10:30 a.m.
Micro-course: March 4-21
Cultivating Inclusivity - Promote an online environment that embraces diversity and inclusion
Explore strategies and develop a plan to foster an equitable and inclusive online learning environment. In this program, you will reflect on how your and your students’ social identities can be relevant when creating a sense of belonging. You will also identify strategies to address challenging situations such as microaggressions. Inclusive teaching practices will help you create a learning space in which students will feel more welcomed, valued and encouraged to succeed.
Webinar: March 28, 9-10:30 a.m.
Micro-course: April 1-11
Formats
You’re welcome to attend one or both formats
Live webinar
Provides a quick, interactive overview of each topic. You can then move forward independently to apply what you’ve learned or join the micro-course for more personalized feedback.
Time commitment: 1.5 hours.
“These webinars were welcoming and inspiring and made me want to learn more.”
Micro-course
Offered fully online via Canvas, these non-credit micro-courses are a deeper dive where you will apply what you learn and work directly on your course, receiving feedback from instructional experts. You will take part in both independent and collaborative activities.
BONUS: Complete five micro-courses and you’ll receive a certificate and letter of recognition shared with your dean and department chair. Courses may be completed in any order, at any time they are offered.
Time commitment: About 8 to 10 hours, asynchronously, during the course period.
“These micro-courses were eye-openers for all of us – really helped us learn how small changes in instruction make big differences.”