Alternative strategies for discussion boards
Improve discussion quality with alternate formats that increase engagement, depth, and real-world application in your course. Read More
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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
Learning objectives vs. learning activities
Clarify the difference between learning objectives and activities with examples you can apply. Read More
An accessibility checklist for your course
Revise your course for accessibility using clear recommendations for navigation, readability, media, and content structure aligned to QM standards. Read More
Writing effective learning objectives
Apply the SMART framework to write clear, measurable learning objectives. Read More
Calculating student workload
Estimate your course workload using a workload calculator and align it with credit hour expectations. Read More
Module summary templates
Create clear, effective module summaries using templates that reinforce learning and guide students to the next step. Read More
Module summary examples
Explore few examples of engaging module summaries. Each uses a slightly different approach, highlighting different goals of the summary. All demonstrate how you can reinforce learning, provide guidance, and maintain your presence at the end of a module. Example 1: Reinforce, support, and gather feedback This example combines encouragement, clear next steps, and a quick feedback opportunity. Read More
