Where do I take my learning from here?
Congratulations on completing this course – you are well on your way to becoming an expert online course author and designer! While we’ve provided a good foundation for the principles of quality online course design, this course hasn’t taken deep dives into many of the topics covered. If you’re seeking opportunities to extend your learning in particular areas, we’ve curated a list of further professional development opportunities available through eCampusOntario below.
eCampusOntario Open Library courses
Assessment:
- Beyond the Exam: An Alternative Online Assessment Toolkit
- Creating Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Assessments in Online and Blended Learning
- Indigenous e-Learning Assessment Strategies
- Rethinking Assessment Strategies for Online Learning: A Short Course for Post-secondary Educators (focus on authentic assessment)
- Transforming Assessment: Strategies for Higher Education
- ChatGPT in STEM Teaching: An Introduction to Using LLM-based Tools in Higher Ed (especially Chapter IX: What to do about assessment?)
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization:
- Building Community: Introduction to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- The Seven Grandfather Teachings (Chapter in Historical and Contemporary Realities: Movement Towards Reconciliation)
- Navigating Difficult Conversations
- Navigating Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Engagement (Chapter in Designing for Meaningful Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussion in Online Courses)
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)
Humanizing virtual learning experiences:
- Humanizing Learning: A Student-Generated Framework
- Humanizing Virtual Learning: A Guide to Creating Connection, Engagement, and Inclusivity
- Learning to be Human Together
- Online Course Design for Humans: A Workbook
New Online Program Development
STEM-focused:
- Academic Integrity for STEM students
- Engaging STEM: A Guide to Interactive Resources
- ChatGPT in STEM Teaching: An Introduction to Using LLM-based Tools in Higher Ed
Universal Design for Learning:
- Universal Design for Learning: Inspiring Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL): An Online Post-Secondary Educator Micro-credential for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Thank you for making us part of your online course learning journey and good luck as you continue to develop your skills as an online educator!
The High-Quality Online Courses development team
