Course Syllabus
Quality Online Course Design SeminarSection # | Term | 8-week | Online |
Facilitator Information
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Facilitator: Email: Phone: Office: Virtual Office Hours: |
Facilitator: Email: Phone: Office: Virtual Office Hours: |
Note: The best method for contacting us is through Polk email. We will attempt to respond to any emails, questions, or concerns within a 24-hour time frame or 48-hour time frame on weekends.
Course Description
The Quality Online Course Design Seminar is a course intended for professors interested in learning more about instructional design, its impact on learners, and best practices to promote student success. This course will cover learning theories that influence instructional design, instructional theories and methods, and Polk State College’s Quality Online Course Rubric.
Course Purpose
The goal of this course is to assist and support you in redesigning an online course. You, the subject matter expert, will collaborate with instructional designers to enhance your unique learning environment.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar,
- Learners will be able to summarize important instructional design techniques and processes.
- Learners will be able to apply learning theories to online course design.
- Learners will be able to engage in a community of practice, to actively participate in peer-to-peer conversations centered on course evaluation.
- Learners will be able to analyze and process the efficacy of course design through the utilization of the Polk State College Quality Online Course Rubric.
Course Structure
This course is prescribed online in an asynchronous format. All content is self-directed and must be completed in sequential order. Participants must join the virtual community of practice meetings for whole-group discussions. Additionally, you are expected to attend at least one 1-on-1 meeting with an instructional designer.
Course Schedule
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Module |
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Week 1 [Dates] [C.O. 1] |
Introduction to Instructional Design Discussion: Defining the Task at Hand Kickoff Meeting: Welcome & Overview |
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Week 2 [Dates] [C.O. 1, C.O. 2, C.O.3] |
Learning Theories Discussion: Learning Theories Infographic |
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Week 3 [Dates] [C.O. 1, C.O. 2, C.O.3]
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Instructional Design Models Assignment: Applying Instructional Design Models CoP Meeting 1: Instructional Design Models & What’s to Come |
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Week 4 [Dates] [C.O. 2, C.O. 4] |
Course Content & Organization Assignment: QOC Rubric Self-Assessment Section 1 1-on-1 Meetings with ID |
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Week 5-6 [Dates] [C.O. 2, C.O. 4] |
Learning Assurance & Objectives Assignment: QOC Rubric Self-Assessment Section 2 1-on-1 Meetings with ID |
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Week 7 [Dates] [C.O. 2] |
Faculty/Student Interaction & Creating a Course Introduction Discussion: Create a Course Introduction Preview Assignment: QOC Rubric Self-Assessment Section 3 |
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Week 8 [Dates] [C.O. 2] |
Wrapping Up Assignment: Final Course Review Exit Discussion & Exit Survey CoP Meeting 2: Review & Follow Up |
Textbook and Required Materials
This course utilizes open educational resources (OER), available at no cost to you. Materials will be made available to you via Canvas. You will be expected to access any course materials provided. Additional course materials are provided in the “Additional Resources” module and are optional.
Technology Requirements
This course is prescribed via the Canvas learning management system. Community of Practice meetings will be held via Zoom. You may also receive some communication, including meeting invites via email.
Technology tools used in this course include but are not limited to Zoom, Canva, VidGrid, Harmonize, and Articulate Rise 360. These tools work best using a Google Chrome browser. Further information for these tools, including privacy policies and accessibility statements, will be provided in the course.
Grading and Feedback
This seminar utilizes a “Complete/Incomplete” grading policy for assignments. To successfully complete this course overall, all activities and assignments must be graded as “Complete”.
You may estimate feedback to discussions and assignments to be given within one week of your submission. Extensive feedback will be given through submission comments. You may access your progress via the Grades tab in the course navigation. Facilitators will also be active on the discussion boards and interact with the participants regularly.
Late/Missed Work Policy
This course is fast-paced and due dates are important. We understand that you have other obligations but know that we expect your full participation, just as you would your students. Please contact us with any circumstances that may affect your work. We remain flexible with due dates and intend to assist wherever possible.
Attendance Policy
Your full participation in this course serves as your attendance. You must complete all assignments, attend one virtual kick-off meeting, two virtual community of practice meetings, and at least one 1-on-1 meeting with an instructional designer.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Collaboration is encouraged and the sharing of ideas and strategies is crucial to this seminar; however, please use your own original work for assignments. Be sure to cite your references where appropriate using APA format.
Plagiarism Detection
There will be no plagiarism detection tool used in this course.
Withdrawal
If at any point during this course you need to withdraw, please contact the facilitators immediately.
Technical Support:
- Canvas Support (24/7):
- Canvas Help Menu on the Canvas navigation bar
- Canvas Support Hotline: ______________
- Canvas Live Chat
- Polk State Learning Technology
- Polk State Email, Outlook/Office 365, or Internet:
- Polk State Help Desk:
- Polk State Help Desk Email
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides an equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Disability Services.
Accessibility statements for the tools used within this course are available within the Course Introduction & Information module.
Faculty Support
You may find various Polk State resources available through the Canvas Help tab on the Canvas global navigation bar. Faculty Central is a one-stop-shop with many resources for faculty. Additional resources specific to this course are available in the Additional Resources module.