This guide is for faculty, staff, and professionals who are looking to transition their live courses to an online format. Resources on this site may also help with revising and improving existing online, as well as in-person courses.
Start Here
If you are new to online learning - start here.
Technology
Technology is one of the most important parts on an online course. This section discusses best practices and has a library of guides on how to use technology, such as Zoom, Learning Management Systems, and similar technology.
Communication
Communicating to learners is the most important part of an online course.
Interactive Components
If you have time to develop a course or are revising a current online course - adding interactivity can take your course to the next level.
Videos
Creating course videos are a great way to present course material. There are specific design and production standards discussed in this section.
PowerPoint
Best practices for designing and including PowerPoint slides in your online class.
Course Timing
Should your course meet at specific times, no meetings, or a mix of meeting and due dates? This section describes the differences between these styles.
Accessibility
Making a course accessible to people with disabilities is a best practice for students of all abilities.
Course Building and Curriculum
You have a syllabus and lecture notes but how do start using these materials for building an online class?
Assessments
Should your course meet at specific times, no meetings, or a mix of meeting and due dates? This section describes the differences between these styles.
Polling
Polling is a great way to get the temperature of a class. Do you know what programs are available to poll your students and how to write good polling questions?
Netiquette
There are rules for meeting in face-to-face courses and this is a resource for how to establish norms in an online environment.
Free Resources
Do you need free and inexpensive resources to build an online course? This section has a list of free, or low-cost, options to help you create a course for your learners.