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Course Design Institute
Summer 2024 Course Design Institute
Looking to liven up a course you have taught many, many times? Or maybe considering designing a course from scratch?
The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) will host a five-day Course Design Institute (over 2 weeks) to work with you through the process of (re)developing an effective, learner-centered course. The institute will take place from 9am-12pm via Microsoft Teams starting May 20, 2024.
Each session will start with a 3-hour presentation on a specific topic with hands-on activities. These topics will cover the basics of course design, types of assessment and transparent assignments, the science of learning, and designing and delivering effective lesson plans.
This year we will use generative artificial intelligence software to expedite the process of creating your materials. Participants will work individually after each session to apply what they are learning during that session to their courses. One-on-one meetings and feedback will be provided as needed. Lead facilitator Dr. Emad Mansour will work with you throughout and after the period of this institute.
By the end of this Institute, you will have designed or redesigned a course, developed a syllabus, a lesson plan, started an alignment course plan, and identified best practices for effective teaching.
Space is limited, so register by May 13 at this link.
The institute is available to all USF full-time instructional faculty. Selected participants are expected to engage every day at the institute and will be provided with a certificate upon completion of the requirements.
For questions, contact Emad Mansour or citl@usf.edu
An outline of the schedule is provided below:
Session 1 (3 hours) - May 20
- Designing backwards for forward progress
- Assignment: Develop objectives and begin course alignment plan
Session 2 (3 hours) - May 22
- Knowing when they know: evidence of learning
- Assignment: Design a transparent assignment, continue course alignment plan
Session 3 (3 hours) - May 24
- Incorporating science of learning principles
- Assignment: Design options for students’ assessment, continue course alignment plan
Session 4 (3 hours) - May 29
- Building an effective syllabus and lesson plans
- Assignment: Write an invitational statement and a lesson plan for one of your classes
Session 5 (3 hours) – May 31
- Practices of effective teaching - Building student community
- Assignment: Finalize your syllabus, lesson plans and course alignment plan