Delphi U
Delphi U offers faculty the chance to learn more about the design and facilitation of online courses while creating materials to be used in their upcoming course. Participants will be introduced to design frameworks and facilitation approaches that are based on national standards, research findings, and instructional design principles. After completing this free and informative workshop, faculty will leave Delphi U with a head start on creating or re-designing an online course.
Self-Paced Online Course
Delphi U is offered as a self-paced, online course. Once registered, participants have six months to complete the program from start to finish.Participants can register at any time and complete the course as their schedule allows.
Self-Paced Online Course
Topics Covered
- Planning an online class
- Designing an online class
- Promoting student engagement in virtual environments
- Assessing student learning
Who Should Attend
Delphi U is designed to meet the needs of all faculty who are planning to teach in the online environment.
Program Benefits
Delphi U offers UofL faculty an unmatched opportunity to explore best practices in course design, engagement strategies, and student evaluation for the online classroom. As a participant in Delphi U, you can expect to:
- Explore legal and regulatory policies relating to an online course.
- Structure an online course to promote ease of navigation and learner engagement.
- Explore the instructor’s role in an online course.
- Utilize technology tools commonly associated with an online course, including Blackboard.
- Design assessments to maximize the benefits offered by the online learning environment.
- Develop strategies to gather feedback from learners to help you continually improve your online course.