Teaching an online or hybrid course next semester? Get help adopting evidence-based methods from Enhancing Online Education, a flexible program from the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring. These programs explore foundational topics to promote student engagement and success.
Instructional materials
Discover, plan, and create effective, engaging, and accessible instructional materials.
- Self-paced course: Open now
In this self-paced, fully online course, you will learn how to create or curate effective, accessible instructional materials. You will have the flexibility to focus on creating written, visual, and/or audiovisual instructional materials. For each of those types of materials, you will explore research-based criteria and work independently on activities.
Course planning
Use design frameworks to create a learner-centered course.
When designing an online course, it is important to plan a cohesive, organized, and student-centered learning experience. In this program, you will begin planning an inclusive environment using design frameworks to envision both what and how you want your students to learn. You will also start developing a module plan and course organization.
- Webinar: May 19, 9 to 10:30am
- Micro-course: May 20 to June 2
Course management
Adopt practices that reduce workload and support 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.
- Webinar: June 2, 9 to 10:30am
- Micro-course: June 3 to 17
Foster community
Adopt strategies to create 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: July 22, 9 to 10:30am
- Micro-course: July 22 to Aug. 3
Cultivating inclusivity
Promote a welcoming online environment that supports student success.
Implementing inclusive teaching practices will help you create a learning space in which students will feel more welcomed, valued, and encouraged to succeed. In this course, you will explore strategies and develop a plan to foster an equitable and inclusive online learning environment; reflect on how your and your students’ social identities can be relevant when creating a sense of belonging; and identify strategies to address challenging situations.
- Webinar: Aug. 4, 9 to 10:30am
- Micro-course: Aug. 4 to 17