Faculty Development: Online Course Design Training
Teaching and Training Experience
Faculty Professional Development Program at UTK Digital Learning
As a Research Assistant (RA) at UTK Digital Learning, I actively contributed to faculty professional development initiatives aimed at improving online teaching and learning. One of the key projects I supported was the Online Teaching & Learning Certificate Program, designed to equip instructors and graduate students with the skills and knowledge to effectively deliver online courses.
Online Course Design Training (Fall 2024)
As part of this program, I served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Online Course Design training. This course, held from September 9 to 23, 2024, introduced participants to the principles of Backward Design, emphasizing the creation of aligned course outcomes, assessments, and learning activities.
Responsibilities:
- Supported participants in understanding and applying the Backward Design Framework to their course planning. - Facilitated discussions on topics such as measurable learning outcomes, course assessments, and instructional strategies. - Provided feedback on assignments to help participants refine their course designs. - Assisted in creating resources and materials for the asynchronous training sessions.
Training Outcomes:
Participants who completed the training were able to: - Write specific and measurable course learning outcomes. - Design assessments and activities that align with course objectives. - Develop a two-week online instruction plan based on the Backward Design Framework.
This experience deepened my understanding of faculty development practices and reinforced my passion for leveraging educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.