Course Design Program

You will have opportunities to engage in the following: 

• Conduct a front-end analysis in order to identify important elements in your course design 

• Write effective course learning outcomes for your course Select and sequence course content 

• Identify practical constraints for your course and select strategies to mitigate them 

• Choose student assessment strategies that are an accurate measure of the course learning outcomes 

• Select teaching and learning activities in alignment with course learning outcomes and assessment strategies 

• Evaluate your course design 

By completing the required elements, participants can qualify for the Course Design Program badge. Requirements include:

• Attending the Foundations of Course Design
• Select two or more of the following supplementary sessions*:
  • Writing course learning outcomes
  • Incorporating student assessment strategies into your course design
  • Designing for learning: activities and instruction in the classroom
  • Effective feedback strategies for instructors
  • OR choose any workshop from the TI Calendar https://conted.ucalgary.ca/taylor/
• Completing the following assignments:
  • Creating an assessment blueprint
  • Completing a course design plan and reflection
• Participating in D2L Discussion Board Activities

*Once you have registered in the program you will still need to register for optional courses that you wish to take.