Digital Course Design Program

The Digital Course Design micro-credential program provides DC faculty, facilitators, and SMEs an opportunity to enhance skills in online course design and development to meet the needs and demands of learners looking for choice and flexibility. Participants will be supported throughout the process of developing a high-quality online course in a digital-by-design approach, following best practices in online education, and aligning to DC’s policies and expectations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this micro-credential, participants will leave with a complete, high-quality online course that is ready for delivery, reviewed by the CTL, and meets the standards outlined in Durham College's Online Course Quality Rubric. This is supported through the following learning outcomes.

By the end of the micro-credential, participants will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Design inclusive and engaging online learning environments to support student success using online course quality standards.
2. Integrate technology tools to enhance student engagement and achievement of course learning outcomes in online learning environments.
3. Create high-quality online learning materials to support student engagement and learning in online courses.
4. Develop effective assessment strategies for online learning environments ensuring accessibility and fostering academic integrity.
5. Improve online courses using established quality assurance frameworks, accessibility standards, and peer feedback.
6. Develop effective strategies for soliciting and implementing student feedback to continually improve online courses.

Delivery

Each week, participants will develop online course components, supported by their peers and the CTL. This is supported through 1 hour asynchronous and 1 hour synchronous* content each week for 14 weeks

*For the synchronous content, the delivery will be flexible with choice for in-person or online learning.

Interested?

Speak to your AD/ED to indicate your interest.