2 Day 1. Introduction
Day 1 Goals
Understand and articulate the goals, schedule, and expectations of the bootcamp.
Identify and list the key components of a successful course.
Participate in and complete activities focused on effective course design principles.
Explain Quality Matters expectations, Federal Regulations on RSI, inclusive design principles, and NOL course development standards.
Welcome and Icebreakers
Brief introduction to the bootcamp facilitators and participants.
Goals and expectations of the bootcamp
Activity #1: Icebreaker Activities
Key Components of a Successful Course
Brainstorm and list the key components.
Activity #2: Effective Course Design
Overview of Course Expectations
Quality Matters (QM) expectations. (links to the QM Rubric PDF)
Federal Regulation – Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) (links to the NOL Faculty HUB)
Inclusive Design and Accessibility (links to UDL guidelines)
NOL Course Development Expectations (links to the entire MOU)
Review course content summary
Review course objectives
Begin populating your course map
Log into the Summer 2024 NOL Online Course Design Bootcamp course shell
Goals and expectations of the bootcamp
Introduction to Effective Course Design
Objective: To familiarize participants with the principles and importance of effective online course design. This includes understanding the challenges faced by instructors and students and identifying the key components that contribute to a successful online course.
Activities: Icebreakers, discussions on challenges in online courses, and brainstorming sessions to identify successful course components
Development of Course Lesson Plans and Learning Objectives
Objective: To guide participants in creating structured course lesson plans and measurable learning objectives. This includes using tools like Bloom’s Taxonomy and aligning objectives with course outcomes.
Activities: Reviewing course content, dividing content into modules, using AI tools like ChatGPT for developing learning objectives, and peer review sessions for feedback on lesson plans
Selection and Accessibility of Instructional Materials
Objective: To help participants select appropriate instructional materials and ensure their accessibility. This covers the use of Open Educational Resources (OER), understanding copyright and Creative Commons licenses, and applying accessibility standards.
Activities: Identifying instructional materials, using accessibility checkers like Canvas Accessibility Checker and UDOIt, and making documents accessible
Designing Assessments and Learning Activities
Objective: To equip participants with the skills to design assessments and learning activities that align with course objectives and promote student engagement. This includes various types of assessments and ensuring inclusivity in assessment design.
Activities: Developing detailed assignment directions, creating rubrics, conducting peer reviews, and aligning assessments with learning objectives
Building and Reviewing Courses in Canvas
Objective: To provide hands-on experience in building and reviewing course modules in the Canvas learning management system. This includes using templates, ensuring accessibility, and conducting peer reviews.
Activities: Building course modules, using UDOIt to check for accessibility issues, and conducting peer reviews to polish course maps and modules
Activity #1: Icebreaker Activities
1. What is your name and your preferred name?
2. What is your home campus?
3. What do you teach and in what modality (online, hybrid, or in-person)?
4. What do you expect to take away from the bootcamp?
5. Any other information you would like to share?
Activity #2: Icebreaker Activities
Share the challenges you or the students encounter when teaching/taking an online course.
List and explain the key components of a successful course based on your experiences.
Homework:
Review course content summaries for your courses.
