The Digital Learning team has developed an asynchronous training course that supports faculty in meeting standards outlined in UNO’s Online Course Design rubric and scaffolds the online course development process.
Faculty considering and/or leading course development for their department benefit from completing this introductory course to ensure competency in effective practices in online learning.
This course helps you explore the impact of technology on student learning and how you can use Canvas to help improve student achievement, motivation, and engagement. In this course we cover pedagogical, logistical, and technical aspects of teaching online. Participants receive a $1,000 stipend for successfully completing all discussions and assignments.
- Designed to help faculty begin the development of their own online course and introduce effective practices in online teaching and learning.
- Assists faculty in completing: Course Learning Objectives, Learning Activities, a Syllabus, Course Expectations and Schedule, creating an Instructor/Course Introduction, and one module of content (including objectives, interaction, activities, and assessment) by the end of the course.
- Includes scheduled, one-on-one consultations with an instructional designer to review and discuss activities they have completed. Consultations provide faculty the opportunity to ask questions and design solutions specific to their subject matter and discipline.
Interested in joining the Foundations of Teaching Online course?
Format: This non-credit course is offered online using the Canvas LMS, over a 3-month period. It is asynchronous, but not self-paced and has a rolling start date. You should plan to spend about 3-5 hours per week.