Universal Design for Learning: The recognition network
Help students access and understand course content through varied formats, clear vocabulary, and visible concept connections. Read More
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Designing course content for screen readers
Create accessible course content that works with screen readers using clear structure, alt text, and formatting best practices. Read More
Group project examples
Group project examples with key considerations to support collaboration and applied learning in online courses. Read More
10 steps to accelerate your course
Course acceleration describes the process of transforming a traditional, online or face-to-face 16-week semester course into a shorter course format, typically eight or less weeks in length or compressed 25% or more. Accelerated courses maintain the same level of academic integrity and course rigor but are “presented in less time than the traditional number… Read More
One-to-one objective alignment
Explore how to align module and course objectives to create clear, focused connections between objectives, content, and assessment. Read More
Template for quality discussion boards
Structure discussion prompts, expectations, and deadlines to support clear student engagement and participation. Read More
Alternative strategies for discussion boards
Improve discussion quality with alternate formats that increase engagement, depth, and real-world application in your course. Read More
How to reverse (or backwards) design
Plan courses by aligning learning goals, assessments, and instruction using a backward design approach focused on outcomes and evidence. Read More
Creating an intentional syllabus
Use a warm tone, structure, and accessibility strategies to design a syllabus that supports engagement and sets clear expectations from day one. Read More
Designing group work
Plan and structure group work to improve engagement, collaboration, and outcomes in online courses. Read More
