Who: Central Hub
What: Inclusive Online Course Design with Re-Usable Assignments for Faculty and Student Success
Description: Online education has become an integral part of modern learning, and the need for inclusive and effective course design remains critical. This workshop aims to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive online courses by incorporating re-usable assignments.
For the context of this session, a reusable assignment is considered an instructional task or activity that is designed to be used multiple times across different contexts, courses, or semesters without significant modification. Rather than being tailored to a specific course or topic, reusable assignments are adaptable and can be applied to various learning objectives and disciplines. By their nature, reusable assignments can be easily adapted to accommodate diverse learning styles, preferences, and needs. Educators can modify the assignment parameters, resources, or expectations to meet the individual needs of students, promoting personalized learning experiences and supporting diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Workshop Goals:
This workshop will provide participants with practical insights, strategies, and resources focused in three specific areas:
- Understand Inclusive Course Design:
Identify the principles of inclusive online course design.
Recognize the benefits of creating an inclusive learning environment. - Implement Re-Usable Assignments:
Develop re-usable assignments that accommodate the needs of diverse learners.
Explore best practices for incorporating re-usable assignments into course content. - Foster Faculty and Student Success:
Support faculty in designing inclusive courses that accommodate various learning styles.
Enhance student engagement and learning outcomes through thoughtful assignment design.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and resources to create inclusive online courses that incorporate re-usable assignments, ultimately promoting faculty and student success in the virtual learning environment. Participants can expect to be introduced to the meaning of re-usable assignments, how those types of assignments can influence inclusion, and will receive access to digital tools of examples of assignments which can be adapted to fit their teaching needs.
When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Where: Virtual Registration Link
Questions: Faculty can contact the Central Hub Co-Directors with any questions!
