Professional learning opportunities designed for online and hybrid instructors
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Course Management - Adopt practices that support and motivate learners
Teaching online requires unique methods of time and course management. In this program, you will explore a variety of ways to manage an online course, including: developing an effective orientation, communicating expectations, organizing group work, and planning time effectively for both you and your students. You will develop a Course Rhythm Plan and Student Success Worksheet tailored to your course
Webinar: Oct. 18, 9-10:30 a.m.
Course: Oct. 22 to Nov. 1
Fostering Community - Develop 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.
Webinar: Nov. 8, 9-10:30 a.m.
Course: Nov. 12-27
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: Jan. 3, 2025 9-10:30 a.m.
Course: Jan. 6-17, 2025
What's ahead
Spring 2025
Topics:
- Fostering Community
- Designing Assessments
- Cultivating Inclusivity
- Instructional Materials
Summer 2025
Topics:
- Course Planning
- Assessment Design
- Instructional Materials
- Course Management
- Fostering Community
- Cultivating Inclusivity
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.”