Strategies for Transforming Face-to- Face Courses to Hybrid or Fully Online Courses David Wizer, Ph.D. David Robinson, Ed.D.

Objectives Based on tenants of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Quality Matters Guidelines QM), participants in this session will receive and share design and implementation strategies for transitioning face-to -face courses to blended (combination of hybrid of face to face) or fully online courses. Session attendees will receive a print and online access to a template for designing an online course/course module access to a model online course Blackboard site, and a list of electronic resources that facilitate the incorporation of UDL and QM in online course design.

Introductions

Transitioning Transitioning from face to face via online. (focus on UDL, making it accessible to all). Start small – 1 activity and build from there.

Blackboard

Design and Planning Designing Engaging Online Events

Design and Planning – Modules ID each component in print Examine Module I, ISTC 667 in print Keys to success in an online course Play accompanying video file from DMC

Design and Planning - Modules Examine, module 4 from, ISTC 667, in print and video capture. Module 4 - focus on discussion; note the discussion timeline and dates. Sample module screen capture video.

Feedback Audio – video options Screen capture files Timely replies

Management Need to be constantly monitoring during online activity, very much a facilitator. Point of contact for emergencies. Flexibility – stuff comes up. Availability Instructor access

Second Language Learning Helpful points for second language learning

UDL & QM Questions