Registration for the Spring 2025 Essentials of Online Teaching Course is now open!
Registration for the Spring 2025 Essentials of Online Teaching - Canvas Edition is now open for all UMass faculty! The IDEAS Team invites all instructors looking to join a community of practice and learn more about developing and teaching online courses, leveraging technologies in Canvas, and creating dynamic online activities.
Participants will attend 6 synchronous Zoom sessions (Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) and complete weekly asynchronous learning modules for a total commitment of approximately 3-4 hours per week. The course will run from March 5, 2025 through April 16, 2025. Please note that we will not meet during Spring Break on Wednesday, March 19.
Key features of the course include:
- Community of practice: Participants will gather with faculty members from different departments across UMass Amherst to engage in supportive dialogue about the design of online courses that promote student engagement and learning.
- Personalization: Participants will receive personalized feedback on their Canvas courses to offer solutions and guide enhancements.
Register using the link above!
Self-Paced Course Available
If you're interested in the Essentials of Online Teaching Course but are unable to attend synchronous sessions, we recommend registering for our self-guided course.