A successful course starts with thoughtful planning and design. Start with identifying the intended course learning outcomes and work backwards to align those goals with course content, assessments and activities. This kind of planning process can guide you to designing engaging activities and assessments that promote the kind of learning you hope your students will experience.
- Consider course context and student characteristics
- Review mode of instruction and synchronicity definitions
- Articulate and align learning outcomes
- Identify potential assessments
- Identify core course activities
- Select instructional technology
- Plan course content and schedule
- Build a Canvas course site
- Complete your course syllabus
- Create student communication and technical support plans
Review Your Course
Visit our Course Success Self-Review resource for a comprehensive, self-guided course development and review process. The resource involves a quick, anonymous survey intended to help instructors strengthen the design and delivery of courses, leading to better learning and student satisfaction. You will receive targeted feedback and resources that can help you put the recommendations into practice.