A Course Design Process That Works for You
Designing a course can be daunting. Do you get an instructional designer involved? Do you incorporate backward design or even a hybrid approach? Is there
Faculty Focus February 23, 2021
Course Design
Spaced Learning: Student Learning That Lasts
Before I began teaching college full time three years ago, I had worked for 15 years as a teacher in both public and private schools,
Mary Louise Stahl, PhD March 13, 2026
Scaffolding for Success in a Crash Course
As the lead professor for a clinical crash course with 50 students, 16 weeks to cover almost every bone in the body and limited machinery, it is important for
Dr. Ryan Gregory Garcia January 7, 2026
The Final Stretch: Designing a Meaningful Course Ending
As the term draws to a close, students are not the only ones counting the weeks left. Instructors, too, often feel a mix of relief
Dr. Amena Shahid December 1, 2025
More Than a Name: How Assignment Labels Influence Student Learning and Performance
In higher education, assignment titles often serve a functional purpose, indicating the sequence of assignments rather than their specific objectives. However, intentionally structuring assignment titles
Salina Randall, MEd, and Dr. Julie Ann Stuart Williams September 8, 2025
Building a Course from Scratch: When Time is Not on Your Side
I recently found myself in a the all-too-familiar situation where I was handed a course at the last minute. The course consisted of a catalog description
Kristen Portner-Lauerman, MHA, RDH, and Dr. Julia VanderMolen, CHES® August 20, 2025
Designing College Curricula for Student Success
Efforts to expand access to higher education have resulted in higher enrollment rates and degree attainment rates making higher education an option that is open
Alana Sejdic, EdD April 11, 2025
Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning
Have you ever wondered what makes a course highly effective? If you had to focus on one, two, or three essential factors, what would they
Michael Kiener, PhD, CRC March 17, 2025
What Job Design Can Teach Us About Course Design
As an industrial/organizational psychologist, work is always on my mind. Naturally, I am interested in understanding ways to make work better for others, but I
Sarina Maneotis, PhD February 28, 2025
Indispensable Instructional Designers at Professional Schools
There are many ways to design a course in higher education, but why do it alone? As the educational landscape continues to evolve, the role
Patricia Baia, PhD January 6, 2025
Creating a Course Calendar that Aligns to the Rhythms of the Semester
Do you have a system or standard process for prepping a course you’ve taught before? Where do you start? Early in my career, “one chapter per week” described my course outline.
Lolita Paff, PhD December 16, 2024