This guide to course design is quite a monster. It was assembled to share best practices for teaching online – a huge and complex topic. But it was also designed to inspire you to think about designing courses in innovative ways, to increase student learning, and to bring more depth, engagement, and even joy to your courses. It is not a technical manual, though there are links to resources with instructions for using Canvas and other teaching technologies.
Download/Access the CDK Here (Version 3.1, Revised 10/29/21)
You can approach this document in several ways:
- Read it from top to bottom, which roughly follows the course design process chronologically from fuzzy first principles through building and running your course
- Search the document for topics of special interest to you
- Scan the document for the ⭐COTC Case Studies, which highlight the innovations and excellence of your colleagues
And remember, you’re not in this alone! The web and digital learning team, along with the eLearning Champions Committee and many others are here to help. As you read through this document and start thinking about the things you may do to improve your online courses (or start a new one), don’t hesitate to reach out for support. See the section titled “Getting Help” for more information.
Download/Access the CDK Here (Version 3.1, Revised 10/29/21)