In three linked sessions, this short course will engage instructors in topics important to student and faculty success with online and flexible courses. This course is a collaboration between the Faculty Hub with Dr. Claire Major.

Session 1. Creating an Engaging Course: Strategies for Online and Flexible Course Design
Online and blended courses can provide students with an inviting and engaging learning environment. In this session, participants will learn about practical strategies for designing dynamic online and LMS-supported classes.

Session 2. Learning Together While Apart: Tips for Creating Community Online
Research shows that one of the greatest challenges for students in online environments is the feeling of isolation. Establishing connections with others is key to student success and learning. Participants in this session will learn about strategies for creating community in online and blended courses.

Session 3. Assessment for Learning: Techniques for Promoting Student Learning Through Assessment in Online and Blended Courses
Finding a good balance between low stakes and high stakes assessments can be a challenge in any course, including those that are blended or online. In this session, participants will consider a range of options for assessing student knowledge and skills that simultaneously improve student learning.

We invite instructors who are teaching in Fall 2020 at the University of Richmond to register for this course. In addition to completing the course requirements, participants will be expected to complete a brief course assessment after Session 3.

Registrants will be enrolled in a Blackboard course and will gain access to materials before the course begins.

Time Commitment: This is a fully synchronous course in Zoom (one hour per session) with activities and breakout sessions. There will be a short reading and homework due for each session (less than one hour of homework per session). Full participation in all three synchronous sessions will produce the greatest learning gains.

Cohort size: Unlimited

Zoom link: https://urichmond.zoom.us/j/93707714355?pwd=SkFvcysxdEF3dmYweFpkS3liYm16UT09

Effective Online and Hybrid Teaching (June 22, 23, and 25)