Course Outline

Please note that workshops will be offered at various times over the summer and new workshops may be added. Check the CTLT Events Page to sign up for this month’s synchronous offerings, or you take advantage of the on-demand workshop recordings that complement the modules below!

Module 1 - Introduction to online teaching Module 1 - Workshop Playlist
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Connecting to your course
1.2 What is online learning?
1.3 Why is learning design important?
1.4 Synchronous vs asynchronous learning
1.5 Faculty spotlight: Examples of online courses
1.6 Key recommendations
1.7 Apply to your online course
1.8 Going further
1.9 References
Module 2 - Getting started with online teaching Module 2 - Workshop Playlist
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Connecting to your course
2.2 Creating a student-centred syllabus for online learners
2.3 Common elements in an online course
2.4 Structuring course materials
2.5 Sample Canvas course templates
2.6 Classroom climate online
2.7 Faculty spotlight: David Gaertner
2.8 Key recommendations
2.9 Apply to your course
2.10 Going further
2.11 References
Module 3 - Designing online assessment Module 3 - Workshop Playlist

3.0 Introduction
3.1 Connecting to your course
3.2 Planning for online assessments
3.3 Adapting assessments for online learning
3.4 Providing feedback online
3.5 Involving students in the assessment process
3.6 Rubrics
3.7 Encouraging academic integrity in online assessments
3.8 Faculty spotlight: Marine Adshade
3.9 Faculty spotlight: John Vigna
3.10 Key recommendations
3.11 Apply to your online course
3.12 Going further
3.13 References

Module 4 - Designing engaging learning activities Module 4 - Workshop Playlist
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Connecting to your course
4.2 Understanding engagement in online courses
4.3 Designing for interaction
4.4 Engaging students through active learning techniques
4.5 Experiential education: Moving beyond the computer through place-based education
4.6 Group activities and facilitation
4.7 Considerations for equity and inclusion
4.8 Faculty spotlight: James Charbonneau
4.9 Faculty spotlight: Janette Bulkan
4.10 Key recommendations
4.11 Apply to your online course
4.12 Going further
4.13 References
Module 5 - Designing online content to promote learning Module 5 - Workshop Playlist
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Connecting to your course
5.2 Synchronous online lectures
5.3 Asynchronous online lectures
5.4 Course texts and readings
5.5 Open Educational Resources
5.6 Developing accessible content
5.7 Copyright considerations for online courses
5.8 Faculty spotlight: UBCV Math Department
5.9 Key recommendations
5.10 Apply to your online course
5.11 Going further
5.12 References
Module 6 - Teaching in the online classroom Module 6 - Workshop Playlist
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Connecting to your course
6.2 Establishing teaching presence
6.3 Creating a learning community
6.4 Effective synchronous teaching practices
6.5 Effective asynchronous teaching practices
6.6 Managing workload
6.7 Troubleshooting technical challenges
6.8 Faculty spotlight: Janice Stewart

6.9 Key recommendations
6.10 Apply to your online course
6.11 Going further
6.12 References
Module 7 - Creating a supportive learning environment Module 7 - Workshop Playlist
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Connecting to your course
7.2 Wellbeing
7.3 Building connections
7.4 Creating an equitable and accessible environment
7.5 Helping students become effective learners
7.6 Faculty spotlight: Benjamin Cheung
7.7 Key recommendations
7.8 Apply to your online course
7.9 Going further
7.10 References

Module 8 - The role of teaching assistants in the online classroom Module 8 - Workshop Playlist
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Connecting to your course
8.2 Guidelines for the role of Teaching Assistants in the COVID-19 context
8.3 TAs roles in your online course
8.4 Role 1: Office hours and learning resource curation
8.5 Role 2: Marking and/or providing feedback
8.6 Role 3: Instructing/demonstrating
8.7 Role 4: Course support and general considerations
8.8 TA training
8.9 Key recommendations
8.10 Apply to your online course
8.11 Going further
8.12 References
Module 9 - Mid-course feedback on teaching Module 9 - Workshop Playlist
9.0 Introduction
9.1 Connecting to your course
9.2 Mid-course feedback: what it is and why is it important?
9.3 How to implement a mid-course feedback process
9.4 Reflecting and acting on the feedback
9.5 Faculty spotlight: Farinaz Havaei
9.6 Key recommendations
9.7 Apply to your online course
9.8 Going further
9.9 References

There are no workshops associated with the module. However, we invite interested faculty to submit a request for a 1:1 consultation to explore this idea further.