Learning Design Projects

Proposal Submissions & Notification:

• Proposals due Sunday, March 9th (week 7)

• Recipients notified Wednesday, March 12 (week 8)

Development Schedule

Participants can expect to spend 10-20 hours on their project

Deliverables:

• Project Plan (template provided) - Friday April 4th (Week 10)

• Completed Project in Canvas - Friday April 25th (Week 13)

• Submission to QuARRy - Fri May 9th (Week 15)

Meetings with a TLi Partner:

• Pre-Project Consultation (discuss detailed plan template before you get started on building your project)

• Post-Project Consultation (after you build project in Canvas some minor revisions may be suggested before you submit to QuARRy)

• TLi partners are available to meet whenever you need help– each project is unique and we're here to support you!

You’ll be matched with a TLi partner based on your project focus. Your partner is here to support you every step of the way, providing:

• Consultations – Meet periodically to discuss your project and next steps.

• Tech & Tool Support – Get guidance on digital tools needed for your project.

• Troubleshooting Help – Have a question? Your TLi partner is here to assist as you develop your project.

This is a collaborative process—you’re not in it alone! 

How QLT connects to Learning Design Projects:

The Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) Rubric is a CSU-developed framework designed to support effective course design and teaching. It’s based on research and best practices, giving faculty like you a practical guide to enhancing student learning.

To qualify for the $700 stipend, projects must align with two criteria from the QLT Rubric. You will choose these when you submit your proposal. You don’t need to be an expert— you can work with a QLT-trained bot or email georgia.vantyne@csuci.edu with questions. 

How QuARRy connects to Learning Design Projects:

The Quality Assurance Resource Repository (QuARRy) is a CSU-wide collection of exemplary online and hybrid teaching practices. Faculty from across the system share their innovative work, helping others improve their courses. Explore QuARRy here.

At the end of your project, you’ll submit your work to QuARRy, where it will be featured as an exemplar for other faculty. As a bonus, you’ll earn a digital badge recognizing your contribution!

Please check out the accepted CSUCI QuARRy Submissions from previous CSUCI Learning Design Project completers!

Email Georgia Van Tyne with questions. Please include "Learning Design Projects" in the subject line

Learning Design Projects provide an opportunity to enhance student engagement through digital learning strategies. Your proposal should focus on one pre-selected project option and a small but meaningful way to integrate it into a course.

How you define "engagement" is up to you—it could mean improving interaction with course content, fostering student collaboration, or creating a more inclusive learning environment. Your project should be new and designed for one of your current, Summer, or Fall 2025 courses.

As part of your proposal, you’ll identify a student outcome you want to support. This could be:

• A formal Student Learning Outcome (SLO)

• A key course concept

• A way to foster critical thinking

• A strategy to create a more inclusive course climate

We want to understand how your project will support student success—whether through academic achievement or improving the student experience.

Details At a Glance:

Earned Upon Completion:

• $700.00 stipend

• A QuARRy Digital Badge issued by the Chancellor's Office Online Course Services

Estimated time to complete: 

• 10-20 hours 

Deliverables:

• Project Plan (template provided) - Friday April 4th (Week 10)

• Completed Project in Canvas - Friday April 25th (Week 13)

• Submission to QuARRy - Fri May 9th (Week 15)

Required Meetings with a TLi Partner:

• Pre-Project Consultation (discuss detailed plan template before you get started on building your project)

• Post-Project Consultation (after you build project in Canvas some minor revisions may be suggested before you submit to QuARRy)

• TLi partners are available to meet whenever you need support. Each project is unique!

QLT Criteria & Your Proposal

To qualify for funding, all projects must demonstrate two QLT criteria.

What if I'm not sure which QLT criteria to select?

• Review the QLT Rubric

• Talk to a QLT-trained bot. (Note: The bot is still learning—responses may not be perfect, but it’s a great starting point!)

• Email georgia.vantyne@csuci.edu with your project idea and she will get back to you with matching QLT options

Ready to Apply?

Submitting a proposal takes about 30 minutes! Apply here.