For instructors and programs developing new online courses or converting existing face-to-face courses to an online mode of delivery, Instructional Designers in Online & Blended Learning can provide custom support for the design, construction, and delivery of those courses. With backgrounds in design processes and educational best practices, our Instructional Designers help individuals and academic units create engaging online courses that maximize student success.

OBL can offer assistance during the entire course design process, from conception to delivery. In addition to our full instructional design process, OBL Instructional Designers can provide consultation on specific parts of course design, such as:

• Understanding how course level, topic, and audience affect the online experience

• Creating a structure and schedule that works for online delivery

• Optimizing assignments and activities for the online environment

• Transitioning course content and activities from face-to-face to online

• Choosing and creating accessible courses materials

• Building and organizing course shells in Brightspace to ensure a satisfying student experience

• Communicating and engaging with students online