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Effective course design plays a crucial role in the success of any class. While teaching comes with its unique set of challenges, it also opens doors to expanding students' perspectives, integrating a variety of learning materials, and customizing content to meet individual needs. In the course design segment of our Teaching and Learning Center, we delve into essential principles and factors to consider in shaping what your students will absorb from your curriculum.
Explore our resources and tools to begin designing your course. From step-by-step guides to templates and best practices, we provide everything you need to create a successful learning environment.
Whether you're developing a new course or revising an existing one, our portal offers the support and inspiration you need to create high-quality educational experiences that foster student achievement and satisfaction.
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OSCQR Course Design Review WSU Tech Standards
OSCQR Course Design Review WSU Tech Standards
The "OSCQR Course Design Review WSU Tech Standards," outlines the standards and review process for online course design at WSU Tech, following the OSCQR (Open SUNY Course Quality Review) rubric. It is designed to assess courses in areas such as course overview, interaction, accessibility, and design layout.
Each section provides a checklist for reviewers to evaluate aspects of a course and categorize revisions needed as "Sufficiently Present," "Minor," "Moderate," or "Major" revisions. The document emphasizes the importance of clear course navigation, alignment of objectives with assessments, and regular substantive interaction (RSI) between instructors and students. Accessibility considerations, such as proper use of technology tools and adherence to accessibility standards, are also highlighted.
It serves as a comprehensive guide for instructors and course developers to enhance the effectiveness and quality of online education by ensuring consistency, engagement, and accessibility.
OSCQR Course Design Review_WSU Tech Version AY 24.25.pdf
Articulate Rise 360
Articulate Rise 360
Articulate Rise 360 is a web-based authoring tool for creating responsive e-learning courses without needing extensive programming knowledge. It offers features for both instructional designers and educators, allowing for the development of engaging, interactive content.
Key Features:
Key Features:
Responsive Design: Courses adapt to any screen size, ensuring optimal learning on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Pre-designed Blocks: Users can build content using customizable blocks, including text, images, multimedia, quizzes, and more.
Customizable Templates: A library of templates for various content types can be tailored to match branding and instructional needs.
Interactive Elements: Enhances engagement with interactive timelines, FAQs, sorting activities, and multimedia interactions.
Assessment and Quizzing: Supports various question types for assessments and quizzes, with results tracked and integrated with LMS.
Multimedia Integration: Incorporates videos, audio, images, and web content for dynamic learning experiences.
Collaboration and Review: Enables feedback from multiple stakeholders directly within the course, streamlining development.
Accessibility Features: Includes alt text for images, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility.
Integration with Articulate 360: Seamlessly integrates with other Articulate tools and content libraries.
SCORM Compliance: Ensures courses can be uploaded to and tracked by most LMS, with detailed learner analytics.
Analytics and Reporting: Tracks learner progress and quiz results, with data exportable or integrated with LMS.
Articulate Rise 360 empowers educators and instructional designers to quickly and efficiently create engaging, effective online courses. Its responsive design and extensive customization options make it ideal for modern e-learning experiences.
Career and Technical Education Resources
Career and Technical Education Resources
Career and Technical Education Resources Overview
This webpage offers a comprehensive list of virtual tools, labs, and simulations for STEM and Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. These resources enable educators to provide hands-on learning experiences in an online or virtual environment. Compiled by several organizations, including the Technical College System of Georgia and the Association for Career and Technical Education, it supports teachers in various disciplines through interactive materials.
Key Resources Highlighted:
Key Resources Highlighted:
STEM & Science Tools: PHET simulations, Merlot virtual labs, and genetics experiments from the University of Utah.
Computer Science: Cisco Networking Academy with courses in cybersecurity, IoT, and networking fundamentals.
Engineering & Technology: Access to free CAD software, design challenges, and NASA’s STEM teaching materials.
Culinary & Hospitality: Instructional videos, virtual field trips to restaurants, and ServSafe training.
Business & Marketing: Online courses on entrepreneurship and digital marketing content.
Health Sciences: Anatomy resources and disease-detective activities from Tufts University and the CDC.
Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing: National Geographic’s "Megafactories" and ToolingU’s online manufacturing courses.
Additionally, the page offers cross-disciplinary resources like SkillsUSA career training, life skills activities, and tools for integrating safety and ethics into the classroom. These materials are ideal for teachers transitioning to remote instruction, ensuring students can engage with real-world learning despite physical limitations.
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