Harnessing the VTSU Online Canvas Template for Effective Online and Hybrid Course Design
August 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
This session will begin with a brief history of the VTSU Online Canvas template and its development. It will introduce faculty to the VTSU Online Standards and the Canvas Template, empowering faculty to implement best practices for instructor presence, student engagement, and course quality. The session will include explanation of core instructional design strategies, essential compliance requirements, and the application of adult learning theory in online teaching.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Summarize the key components of the VTSU Online Standards and how they apply to online course delivery.
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Navigate and implement the VTSU Online Template to create consistent and accessible online courses.
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Apply instructional design principles to organize content and activities that support student success.
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Identify and integrate compliance components, including accessibility and regulatory standards for online learning.
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Incorporate adult learning theory to design courses that meet the needs of online learners.
Presented By: Lisa Hayward, AVP for Online Program Administration; Jen Garrett-Ostermiller, Director of the CTLI, and Jeff Tunney, VTSU Associate Director of the CTLI
Please register for this event. When you do, you will receive an automatic email from the CTLI confirming your registration. This email will include the Zoom link and the option to “add to calendar” using an embedded hyperlink – this will work for Outlook, Google Calendar, and Yahoo Calendar.