Spring 2023 Course Design Workbook Workshops

Online@JSU has developed a new, university-wide online course/program certification process/program. Beginning this Spring 2023, the course design & development workbook will assist faculty in developing their online courses for successful review and certification. This series of workshops/presentations will introduce faculty to concepts within the faculty workbook. By registering, faculty will also receive the current version of the faculty workbook. You may sign up for one presentation/workshop, or many, or all of them.

All workshops in this series are presented virtually in Microsoft Teams. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at online@jsu.edu.  We will gladly answer any questions.

Course Learning Outcomes & Module Learning Objectives:  What’s the difference anyway?

(Part 1 in a 5-Part Series)

Presenter: Dr. Teresa Gardner, Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, Education & Professional Studies

When: Monday, March 13, 2023, from 10:30 am to Noon 

Where: Microsoft Teams

Abstract: In this online workshop, the relationship between course learning outcomes and module learning objectives will be discussed. Faculty will also practice writing course learning outcomes and module learning objectives.  We will review the course design workbook (Part 1). 

Takeaway:  Faculty will leave this online workshop with a working knowledge of the difference between CLOs and MLOs and how to write them. Faculty will also receive a preliminary version of the new online course design/development faculty workbook that will be part of the new Online Course & Program Review Program beginning in Spring 2023.

Register for the Session

Out of Alignment: Successfully aligning course learning outcomes, module learning objectives, activities, and assessments.

(Part 2 in a 5-Part Series)

Presenter: Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU

When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Where:  Microsoft Teams

Type: Presentation/Workshop

Abstract: In this online workshop, properly aligning learning objectives, activities, and assessments will be discussed. We will look at the course design workbook (Part 2). 

Take-Away:  Faculty will leave this online workshop with a working knowledge about how to successfully select activities that assist students in completing assessments that align with the stated learning objective. Faculty will also receive a preliminary version of the new online course design/development faculty workbook that will be part of the new Online Course & Program Review Program beginning in Spring 2023.

Register for the Session

 

Regular & Substantive Interaction and Course Contact Hours 

(Part 3 in a 5-Part Series)

Presenter: Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU

When: Tuesday,  March 28, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Where:  Microsoft Teams

Type: Presentation/Workshop

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidelines for teaching online courses in higher education, as well as how instruction is structured. In this workshop, attendees will review the new guidelines related to "regular" and "substantive" interaction and how to plan "contact" and "non-contact" hours in an online course. 

  • Attendees will receive a digital copy of the new JSU Online Course Design workbook. 

Takeaways: Faculty who attend the session will be able to: 

  • Define regular and substantive interaction in an online course 

  • Plan regular and substantive interaction in an online course 

  • Plan contact and non-contact activities in an online course 

Register for the Session

 

Course Mapping: Mapping Your Online Course 

(Part 4 in a 5-Part Series) 

Presenter: Dr. Allegra Smith, Assistant Professor, English, Arts & Humanities

When: Monday, April 3, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Where:  Microsoft Teams

Type: Presentation/Workshop

Abstract: Designing a pedagogically sound online course can be a challenge. Connecting course learning outcomes and unit learning outcomes to the proper learning activities and resources, activities, and assessments is important, yet somewhat arduous task. In this presentation, attendees will learn how to map, or outline, their online course. The course map is the blueprint for building your online course.  

  • Attendees will receive a digital copy of the new JSU Online Course Design workbook. 

Takeaways: Faculty who attend this session will be able to do the following: 

  • Make connections between learning objectives and activities and assessments 

  • Map an online course 

  • Complete a course map 

Register for the Session

 

 

DesignPLUS by CIDI Labs: Adding Design Elements to Your Canvas Course 

(Part 5 in a 5-Part Series)

Presenter:  Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU

When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm 

Where:  Microsoft Teams

Type:  Online Workshop

Abstract: In this session, we will use DesignPLUS to create interesting learning experiences for students in Canvas.

Takeaways: Faculty will initiate DesignPLUS in their Canvas account, learn how to leverage DesignPLUS, and create templates they can use in their Canvas courses.

Register for the Session

 

Course Design Faculty Workbook

Archived Workshop (Video) Sessions from Fall 2022