Course Syllabus
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Course Syllabus
Transformational Course Redesign Workshop
Facilitators
We are excited to have you join us for the Transformational Course Redesign Workshop! We look forward to working with each of you and getting to know you throughout this learning experience.
Online Office Hours: Office hours are by appointment only. Please email us directly or select the "Inbox" icon to the left from the global menu to send us request for appointment.
- Workshop Questions? Post a question in the Ask Questions Here forum or send us an email. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
- Canvas Questions? See the Canvas Student Guides. Or Select the "Help" button at the lower left corner of this screen (bottom of the global navigation menu).
Course Description
The third piece of the HSU Sustainable Learning & Quality Assurance program. This online course is designed to help participants learn how to apply the CSU Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) Objectives to improve the design and effectiveness of courses with the goal of maximizing student engagement and success. As you embark on this QLT journey, you will have opportunities to explore Canvas and other technology tools and share ideas and resources as a community of learners.
Course Materials
All materials for this workshop are provided at no cost and linked to associated activities. Each of these materials has been chosen and/or created specifically for use in this workshop, and has been tested with feedback and improvements from previous participants. We appreciate any comments and/or feedback on any materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Plan the integration of OER or other affordable instructional materials into a target course
- Create a Course Roadmap for a target course
- Apply Universal Design Principles and accessibility to a target course
- Create an accessible course syllabus
- Self-reflect on your learning experience
Course Overview
This is a blended format workshop. We will complete Module 1 asynchronously online. Modules 2 and 3 will be reviewed online and the assignments will be completed in person at meetings determined by the department. The schedule below is intended to guide your completion of weekly assignments which are crafted to facilitate your incorporation of OER or alternative low cost instructional materials into a target course while introducing you to the CSU QLT objectives for course design and effective instruction.
Course Schedule
This course will follow a Monday thorugh Sunday schedule. All activities are due by Sunday, 11:59 PM.
| Module | Dates | Activities |
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| Module 1: The Plan | DATES HERE | |
| Module 2: The Roadmap | DATES HERE | |
| Module 3: Universal Design | DATES HERE |
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Assignments
Participants who successfully complete the following items with at least an 85% in the online course activities will earn a "Workshop Completion" and receive the stipend. Use the Course Schedule above, and check the Canvas Grades link to guide your completion of all activities.
Rubrics have been assigned to all assignments in Canvas. To view the rubrics for each assignment, see the following Canvas Guides:
How to View the Rubric for a Discussion Activity in Canvas
How to View the Rubric for an Assignment in Canvas
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5 |
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15 |
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15 |
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10 |
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15 |
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15 |
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15 |
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10 |
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Total Points |
100 |
Policies
This course is offered online, over the Internet using Canvas, HSU’s learning management system. This allows you to access the course materials from a computer with any standard web browser already installed. One of the exciting advantages of online learning is that you can plan your class time to fit your schedule. However, it is important to balance this flexibility with your new responsibility of scheduling your own learning
Need Help?
If you have questions about the course, such as concepts covered in the course, your assignments, or scores post your question in the Ask Questions Here forum in the Discussion link on the left navigation menu. (Be sure to offer your assistance there, too, when you can!) You may also contact the facilitators, by email, or by appointment.
For technical questions, such as the suitability of your home computer for the course, installing plug-ins, problems with your password, etc., contact the HSU Help Desk (help@humboldt.edu or 707-826-4357).
Learning Environment and Accessibility
This blended workshop is designed using online resources for acquiring course content, while activities, assignments, discussions, and assessments will be completed in person or using the Canvas LMS. The course will make use of the following Canvas tools: Discussion, Collaboration, Assignment, Quiz, and a few other tools. Please be sure to read all lessons and documents in the workshop, including Overviews, so that you have the necessary information to complete the required learning activities.
This course was developed with accessibility in mind. However, if you discover something in the course that is not as accessible, please let us know right away. It is very important to us that all students have access to all information.
Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Student Disability Resource Center in HS 71, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. Student Disability Resource Center website.
What to Expect from your Facilitators
- Email or Canvas Inbox is the fastest way to reach your facilitators. We will be answering questions in the Ask Questions Here forum as well.
- One of us will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours.
- If you don't hear from your instructor within 24 hours, assume we did not receive your message (issues do occur with technology!) and make contact again.
- Feedback/grades on learning activities will be posted in Canvas Grades within 48 hours of completion. Our goal, however, is for all participants to be collaborating with each other and all the librarians and staff who have access to this course
- We are here to support you in your learning journey and are available to provide further resources for you as you navigate the material, technology, and concepts in this workshop. Please let us know how we can help!
What your Facilitators Expect from You
This is a model for you to use in your courses - not really directed at the participants in this course
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Review the due dates for the assignments on the Course Schedule.
- Take the student Online Readiness Survey to understand your own readiness for this learning format.
- Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and cheating are very serious offenses that can result in failure of an assignment or the course. They are also offenses to your own personal honor and respect for your personal capabilities. All of your assignments are expected to be your own original work, and you are expected to properly reference material that you use which is not your original work. It is your responsibility for knowing the policy regarding academic honesty. For more information, visit Academic Honesty Policy or HSU Catalog.
Communication and Netiquette Expectations.
Technology Skills and Requirements
Course Summary:
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