Innovative Online Learning Modules: Design and Authoring for Beginners

University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed an online course focused on designing and authoring online learning modules. This course is tailored for beginners with little to no experience in teaching, instructional design, or online education. The course aims to provide detailed guidance on these topics, filling a gap in existing resources. By making this course available under a CC-BY-SA or CC-BY license, it can serve as an open educational resource (OER) to support faculty and educators in developing effective online learning modules.

Description

The course, developed by staff at the University Center for Teaching and Learning, offers comprehensive instruction on designing and authoring online learning modules. It includes detailed content that is crucial for beginners in the field of online education. The course is available on Canvas and has been shared with members of the University of Pittsburgh community.

Applications

• Online education
• Instructional design
• Faculty development
• Open educational resources

Advantages

This online course provides detailed guidance on designing and authoring online learning modules, addressing a gap in existing resources. It is tailored for beginners, making it accessible to those with little to no experience in teaching or instructional design. By offering the course under an open license, it can be freely shared and adapted, supporting the development of effective online education practices.

Invention Readiness

The course is fully developed and has been shared with the University of Pittsburgh community. It is ready to be made available as an open educational resource to support faculty and educators in developing online learning modules.

IP Status

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