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 ...

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 ...

To provide guidance in designing fully online courses, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has developed an Online Course Design Checklist (OCDC). This tool draws on learning-science research ...

CELT provides support to Luther faculty in the course design process. Explore these resources to ensure that you are designing your classes to achieve desired learning goals and equity in your ...

One of the key challenges teachers face in helping students achieve their learning goals is creating course content that motivates them to acquire lasting experiences and knowledge. In this article, ...

Have you or your program conducted and completed the analysis steps? Then, you are ready to begin the Backwards Design process for creating your course and developing learning goals, objectives, and ...

The second phase of Functional Course Design, which includes steps three through five of the framework, is focused on supporting instructors in deconstructing the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and/or ...

Identify needs, which may include the learning context and audience. How do you get there? Start with writing goals and learning objectives, then focus on assessments, learning activities, and ...

A guide to how ChatGPT and other AI writers can be used to help learning designers and faculty create course content more efficiently In December 2022, the Future Trends Forum hosted by researcher and ...

When studying for a doctoral degree (PhD), candidates submit a thesis that provides a critical review of the current state of knowledge of the thesis subject as well as the student’s own contributions ...