A Quick Guide to Getting Started with Online Course Design

A quick guide to getting started with online course design

Connect with Your Instructional Designer

An Instructional Designer (ID) will reach out to you about 12 weeks before the semester begins, or within a couple of days of being assigned if it is less than 12 weeks, to kick off your design partnership. If you are not sure who your ID is, you can look them up from the

website. Login to submit a Canvas Help request, and find the option

canvas.fiu.edu

titled "Lookup My FIU Online Instructional Designer."

Define Your Course Learning Objectives

Course- and Module-level objectives are the foundation on which your course is based. This “mini-course” offers guidance for how to define these, as does your Instructional Designer.

Develop an Assessment Strategy

Decide how you will measure the achievement of the course objectives, as well as provide ample opportunities for practice along the way.

Consider Ways to Engage Students in Active Learning

Students should interact meaningfully with the course content, their peers, and you—the instructor—to foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Select and Develop Instructional Materials

Present course materials using a variety of different formats and media to make your course dynamic and stimulating.

Select the Best Tools for the Job

Incorporate a variety of technologies, from multimedia elements to collaborative platforms, to create an enriching environment that promotes active learning.

Prepare for Launch

Update your course for the current term to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience for your students.