Getting Started with Teaching Online
What type of online course are you teaching?
Are you new to teaching an online course or are you teaching a newly developed online course? It is important to start with how the course will be delivered. Get to know the types of online courses offered at CEHD. The type of online course you are teaching will impact how and when your students interact with you, each other, and the course materials.
Syllabus Development
Start with these CEHD syllabi resources:
As you plan the sequence of activities of your course, consider engaging your students in active learning. Digital Education and Innovation has compiled a list of active learning strategies for any mode of instruction.
Canvas Organization and Structure
Digital Education and Innovation has outlined how to get started with online teaching and develop a new Canvas course in ten steps.
It is important to make sure that your Canvas course and instructional materials are accessible to all students. Start building your skills with the U of M’s Disability Resource Center’s 7 core skills.
Curious about what to include in your online course? You can find recommendations in The Check: Guide to Online Course Design. Incorporate the practices described in The Check into your Canvas site by using the CEHD Canvas Template.
Where to go when you need help
Contact the CEHD Digital Education and Innovation at deiteam@umn.edu