When you begin creating a course, you want to design with the end in mind. The best way to approach this is to start by writing measurable course learning objectives. Course learning objectives are ...

This guide has been created to support WMU instructors in the design and development of courses for all modalities, helping them to create learning experiences that meet instructional goals and ...

• Brief 4 - Examining student growth and teacher ratings on the SLOs In the first brief, we highlight implications associated with using different SLO delivery models in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. We ...

Educators may now be familiar with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s (ACGME) recognition of competency-based medical education through their introduction of Milestones for ...

Learning outcomes and objectives are the fundamental elements of most well-designed courses. Well-conceived outcomes and objectives serve as guideposts to help instructors work through the design of a ...

From the Dean's Desk welcomes guest author Melissa Kaufman, EdD, Associate Dean for Education at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is "a ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

Designing effective e-learning is more than uploading slides—it’s about creating engaging, goal-driven, and accessible experiences. From defining clear objectives to integrating active learning, the ...

A well-crafted syllabus is more than a course outline — it’s a roadmap that aligns learning goals, curriculum, and assessment to create a supportive learning environment. By clearly defining ...