Synchronous Courses
Essentials of Online Teaching Course
Essentials of Online Teaching overviews best practices in online pedagogy. You will experience, first-hand, what it is like to learn online in both asynchronous coursework and synchronous zoom sessions. We will work together, in community, to adopt new strategies, share our questions and struggles, and brainstorm solutions. This course is designed for both new and experienced online instructors.
You will attend 6 synchronous Zoom sessions and complete weekly asynchronous learning modules for a total commitment of approximately 90 minutes per week.
Introduction to Online Teaching Self-Guided Course Series
IDEAS offers a self-guided Introduction to Online Teaching 3-Part Course Series. These courses guide instructors in designing accessible, effective courses and the basics of teaching an inclusive, engaging online course. There are currently 3 courses, which we highly recommend are taken sequentially:
IDEAS Course Development Pathway
The IDEAS Course Development Pathway supports instructors in every stage of Canvas course development—from getting started with the Canvas LMS to designing effective courses and creating accessible learning content. There are currently 3 self-guided courses, which we highly recommend are taken sequentially:
Special Topic Courses
IDEAS also offers stand-alone, self-guided courses focused on various special topics related to teaching and learning in higher education.
