Designing Better Courses: Areas of Focus
Our instructional design team partners with faculty to create engaging, high-quality learning experiences that support student success. This page highlights key areas of our work, including the course development process, strategies for active learning and assessment, answers to frequently asked questions, and access to course design rubrics and guidelines. Whether you’re designing a new course or enhancing an existing one, we’re here to support every step of the way.
Course Development Process
Our instructional design team partners with faculty to develop high-quality online and hybrid courses using proven design principles and best teaching practices.
Course Design Rubrics & Active Learning
The OSCQR rubric and RSI guidelines guide high-quality online course design. At TILT, instructional designers help faculty use these tools to improve course quality, accessibility, and compliance with federal standards. Here, you can also learn about how active learning engages students through activities & assessments.