Using a Template to Assist Faculty in Online Course Development
More Best Practices for Online Courses
“We’ll figure it out as we go along” might have been an acceptably adventurous approach to online education in the early days.
But as more schools commit themselves to internet-based learning, it is important to determine, codify and implement best practices.
How can you ensure your online programs are fundamentally sound, and consistent across every department on your campus?
One effective way is to work from a campus-wide template.
It takes the guesswork out of course development, and gives everyone involved a clear roadmap to success.
Learn more about the benefits of using a template, and how to apply one on your campus as Renee M. Cicchino, M.A., of Seton Hall University, leads you through this content-rich, 75-minute presentation.
She demonstrates how to build your template: from tutorials and navigation instructions for students, to policy guidelines and other administrative materials.
Discover how a template-driven approach can:
- Create a consistent look and feel for courses within your program
- Help adjuncts or faculty new to teaching in an online environment
- Enhance your program branding
- Aid in program accreditation by providing a rich and continuously updated learning environment
- Provide an environment where students focus on course content rather than on using the technology
- Reduce faculty and student anxiety by clearly stating expectations and providing resources needed for success
- Help faculty adapt face-to-face content to online use
In addition, you’ll learn how to identify the institution, department, and program-specific resources needed to implement a template campus-wide.
Who will benefit:
- Instructional Designers
- Instructional Technologists
- Program Directors and Administrators
- Department Chairs and Faculty Members
- Deans and Faculty Development Professionals

Recorded: 10/1/2008
Running Time: 75 minutes
Audio with PowerPoint
3 WAYS TO ORDER:
- Supplemental Materials
- PowerPoint Handouts
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