Course design is an iterative process with different stages that help connect your intended learning outcomes to the learning experience you are going to deliver to your students.
Although you may already have an idea of the content you want to cover and the way you want to go about delivering it, there is a research-based model for instructional design that you may find valuable.
The Addie Model is an iterative process starting off with an Analysis stage, followed by Design and Development. Once the course design has gone through a few iteration cycles and is ready to be delivered, it goes through the Implementation stage. Finally, a key feature of the ADDIE model is Evaluation, which takes place throughout the design process as well as after course implementation.
Types of Courses
There are many different types of courses you can develop using various approaches and tools. Learn more about common Online Learning Approaches.
High-Quality Online Instruction
Although learning theories that are applicable to in-person instruction still stand true when instruction is delivered online, online learning comes with its own series of challenges and best practices.
This Faculty Playbook - Delivering High-Quality Instruction Online in Response to COVID-19–Every learner Everywhere - provides an in-depth overview of various course components, best practices and important considerations for online instruction in the context of Covid-19.
If you're looking to learn more about transitioning to online learning this guide is very helpful. How to Effectively Shift to Online Teaching: The Ultimate Guide
Student-Centered Learning
In addition to following a clearly defined process for course design, it’s important to keep your instruction student-centered. Building-in time for feedback and getting your students is even more valuable when implemented together with an understanding of how to best serve the diverse UCSF student demographics.
Looking for CLE specific best practices?
Check out our CLE Moodle page with tips on how to make your course more intuitive, course elements to enhance learning, and all relevant CLE functions.