Asynchronous Online Best Practices
Quick(ish) Changes to Make Your Course More Accessible
September 16, 2025
Making your course more accessible doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming. In this recording, we’ll walk through a series of quick(ish) updates you can make to improve the accessibility of your course content and create a more inclusive learning environment for all students.
Top 5 Things Every Course Should Have - Based on the OLC Rubric
November 19, 2024
Join our instructional designers for a workshop on the five essential elements every course should include, whether on-campus, hybrid, or online. We’ll cover the importance of a consistent layout for easy navigation, a student-oriented syllabus with clear expectations, and UDL-inspired content to support diverse learning styles. Learn to foster learning-centered interactions that enhance engagement and community, and explore aligned assessments that accurately reflect your learning objectives. This session aims to help you create a cohesive and effective learning experience for your students.
"Decluttering" The Online Classroom: Making Course Design Work for Students
November 14, 2023
This session is designed to help educators optimize their online course environments. Participants will learn practical strategies to organize digital content, simplify navigation, and enhance user experience. The workshop emphasizes student-centered design principles to promote engagement and learning.
Asynchronous Online Best Practices
April 19, 2022
Based on the Tech-Direct course modality, Taylor Chesson will present how to implement asynchronous best practices including release conditions, chunking information, and active participation in an online course.
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