Online Academy: Course Development (OA:CD)

During this 10-day intensive Online Academy: Course Development (OA:CD), participants work through a series of modules—featuring both asynchronous and synchronous materials—that prepare them to utilize the frameworks of Backward Design and Universal Design for Learning to create their own online course.

Applying a deliberate design process and leveraging course materials already at-hand, participants create high quality engaging and impactful learning environments for their students. OA:CD assists faculty with the identification of further development needs, and with the training/implementation of various technology tools.

By the end of the Online Academy, participants will be able to:

1. Assess and utilize educational technology effectively in the design and facilitation of their course
2. Incorporate inclusive, compassionate teaching practices that promote student success
3. Apply Backward Design to create a course map that ensures alignment of course objectives, assessments, and learning materials
4. Create one or more content modules of their course in Moodle
5. Transform in-person instruction into synchronous and asynchronous activities

Course Modality

The Online Academy: Course Development Intensive is a cohorted 10-day intensive asynchronous course. New modules are presented each weekday, and each includes readings, resources, and an applied assignment. Optional synchronous workshops/labs will also be held via Zoom throughout the intensive; these sessions are intended to assist and support course development work. Cohort leaders will be available via scheduled office hours.

Note – Assignments are envisioned with the assumption that you will apply the assignment to a particular course. For this purpose, choose a course to focus upon when considering the assignment instructions.

Time Commitment

We estimate that participants will need to spend 2-4 hours per weekday on Online Academy materials and activities; this includes synchronous sessions and individual work time spent on design and creation of course content.

Credentialing

Upon successful completion of the Online Academy (85% or better), participants will be awarded a certificate featuring credentials backed by Accredible.

10-Day Schedule

Register for OA:CD

For more information, please contact the Faculty Center for Professional Excellence (FCPE) at fcpe@adelphi.edu.