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Welcome to Foundations of

Effective and Inclusive Course Design!

"Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." - Edward Deming

In a well-designed course, learning outcomes are well-defined and appropriately scaffolded, learning activities help students acquire the content and skills necessary to achieve those outcomes, and assessments provide clear feedback to both students and instructors about progress toward those outcomes. This alignment of outcomes, activities and assessments always requires careful planning by the instructor but it is even more crucial when instructors are considering replacing parts of face-to-face courses with online components and/or when incorporating more interactive class elements. 

In this self-paced course, we will review the basic principles of good course design so faculty are well-positioned to craft effective and inclusive courses, regardless of modality. Through a combination of readings and videos, reflections, and hands-on activities, you will learn about evidence-based teaching practices and will develop learner-centered course learning outcomes, assessments and activities. This process is particularly valuable for those working to convert previously face-to-face courses to more flexible and virtual formats, whether hybrid or fully online. By the end of this course, you should have the tools necessary to finish preparing and executing a well-aligned course in any modality. 

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