Personalized Professional Development: Your Invitation to Be Curious
Welcome to the Courses for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) Catalog
In the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we believe that professional development should be practical, convenient, and inspiring. We’ve done the research, we’ve considered the options, and most importantly, we’ve listened to our faculty. As educators, your needs, motivations, and interests vary, so your professional development options should too.
Our CTLs are opportunities for you to explore innovative teaching practices, to learn more about evidence-informed instructional strategies, and to try out the latest educational technologies – all at your own pace.
CTLs are offered at a variety of times every semester. They are open for one month and take most participants about an hour to complete. Even though the CTLs are self-paced, each course has a CTLE facilitator to help guide you through the process and to answer any questions you may have as you work through the material. Upon completion of CTLs, participants are awarded digital badges and points on the Faculty Leaderboard.
Registration is now OPEN! To register for any of the offerings, select the Events Calendar.
Have an idea for a future course? Interested in a specific topic? Let us know! Our new course catalog is designed to be adaptive and responsive to your interests. We’re constantly adding to the course offerings, so be sure to share your ideas!
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September
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New for Fall 2021! Using the LMS to Support On-ground, Hybrid, and Blended Instruction |
CTL 220
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Self-paced in D2L |
1 |
9/13 |
10/10 |
This self-paced course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and tools to develop and or redevelop, and deliver on-ground or blended courses using the Learning Management System (LMS). The primary focus will be on using the LMS as an efficient means of delivering on-ground, and or blended courses. Topics include Collaboration Tools, Creating Videos, Discussion Boards, Feedback Tools, Uploading Content, Backward Design, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). |
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New for Fall 2021! |
CTL 234 |
Self-paced in D2L |
1 |
9/13 |
10/10 |
In this interactive course, faculty will be introduced to Simulated Experiences and will explore their educational purposes and how they can be used in a variety of courses. Upon completion, participants will have experience developing scenarios and will be familiar with the steps necessary to integrate simulations into their classes. |
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CTL 121 |
Self-paced in D2L |
1 |
9/13 |
10/10 |
This course presents the basic functionality of the Microsoft 365 suite and how it can be used to support both productivity and teaching. |
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CTL 111 |
Self-paced in D2L |
1 |
9/27 |
10/24 |
This course introduces participants to the practice of creating module-level objectives for courses and provides opportunities to assess and create well-written objectives. |
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CTL 115 |
Self-paced in D2L |
1 |
9/27 |
10/24 |
Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners. |
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CTL 114 |
Self-paced in D2L |
1 |
9/27 |
10/24 |
The goal of this course is to introduce faculty to the theoretical foundations, design practices, and practical techniques for creating active, engaging online courses. This course is self-paced, and we estimate it will take about an hour to complete, depending on level of experience. While the primary audience for this course is faculty who are new to online instruction and design, it may also be beneficial for those faculty who are redesigning existing courses and wish to include more engaging assignments for their learners. |
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January
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| Active Learning in the Online Environment | CTL 114 |
Self-paced
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1
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1/25/2021
2/8/2021
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2/21/2021
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The goal of this course is to introduce faculty to the theoretical foundations, design practices, and practical techniques for creating active, engaging online courses. This course is self-paced, and we estimate it will take about an hour to complete, depending on level of experience. While the primary audience for this course is faculty who are new to online instruction and design, it may also be beneficial for those faculty who are redesigning existing courses and wish to include more engaging assignments for their learners.
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Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
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CTL 115
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Self-Paced
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2
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1/25/2021
2/8/2021
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2/21/2021
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Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners.
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February
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HyFlex Teaching
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CTL 137
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Self-paced
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1
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2/22/2021
3/8/2021
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3/21/2021
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Teaching in a hybrid-flexible learning environment can be an intimidating task. This course will help ease that anxiety by teaching you the basics of this modality. We will equip you with some tools and strategies for managing this learning environment and prepare you and your students for a successful course.
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Applying UDL Principles and Guidelines in Course Planning
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CTL 235
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Self-paced
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1
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2/22/2021
3/8/2021
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3/21/2021
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This self-paced course is designed to provide learners with a deeper understanding of the principles and guidelines of UDL to develop or revise course content that extends the use of multiple means of engagement, presentation, and expression. Topics include how to use the UDL Guidelines to plan lessons, choose materials, assess learning, and improve instructional practice. Please note Introduction to Universal Design for Learning CTL 115 is a prerequisite for this course.
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Backward Design Practices
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CTL 124
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Self-paced
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1
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2/22/2021
3/8/2021
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3/21/2021
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This course is designed to provide learners with the skills necessary to build meaningful course units. The creation of each lesson with the end in mind will provide an organized, well structure learning environment that will promote learner engagement, meeting learning objectives and outcomes. Topics include introduction to backwards design, strategies to implement objectives, types of assessments, measuring outcomes, and creating a course unit.
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March
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Collaborative Notetaking
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CTL 123
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Self-paced
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1
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3/15/2021
3/29/2021
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4/11/2021
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Collaborative notetaking can be helpful in situations where students are socially distancing and/or participating in class virtually. Learn more about this strategy and develop a plan for how collaborative notes can be constructed in your courses.
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Building Community in Online Courses
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CTL 119
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Self-paced
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1
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3/15/2021
3/29/2021
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4/11/2021
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Online courses, especially those that are asynchronous, present unique challenges for building community. This CTL presents not only best practices in online community building, but also strategies that integrate familiar technologies in ways that facilitate feelings of connectedness and belonging.
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Developing Engaging and Inclusive Discussion Questions
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CTL 118
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Self-paced
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1
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3/15/2021
3/29/2021
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4/11/2021
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In most online courses, discussion boards become the heart of the class. But unfortunately, students and faculty alike sometimes fear that they are inauthentic and feel disconnected from the content. In this course, we will explore unique ways to create and facilitate discussions that are engaging, social, and supportive of learning and connection. Additionally, this course is presented through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and offers foundational knowledge about Universal Design for Learning and how it can be applied specifically to discussion boards.
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ONGOING
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Teaching at Saint Leo
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Self-paced
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8-9
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Required course for all new instructors including two parts 1) Instruction Essentials and 2) Learning Management System (D2L) Essentials. Enrollment into this course is automatic for all new faculty.
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RISE 2.0
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Blended
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1
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Prepares faculty to develop online courses and work with Learning Design. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who will be designing courses for the University. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available.
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| Teaching in Courses (D2L) | CTL 120 | Self-paced | 3 | Ongoing | Ongoing | This course is the mandatory LMS (D2L) training for all Saint Leo University faculty. Enrollments are automatic and are completed based on date of hire. |
| RISE 2.0 - Cohort 29 | CTL 133 | Facilitated | 3 | 8/17/2020 | 8/23/2020 | This course prepares faculty to develop online courses and work with Learning Design. This is a mandatory, cohort-based course for all faculty who have been contracted to design courses for the university. Others who are interested in completing this course as an elective are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
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| Active Learning in the Online Environment | CTL 114 | Self-paced | 1 | 9/14/2020 | 10/11/2020 | The goal of this course is to introduce faculty to the theoretical foundations, design practices, and practical techniques for creating active, engaging online courses. This course is self-paced, and we estimate it will take about an hour to complete, depending on level of experience. While the primary audience for this course is faculty who are new to online instruction and design, it may also be beneficial for those faculty who are redesigning existing courses and wish to include more engaging assignments for their learners. |
| HyFlex Teaching | CTL 137 | Self-paced | 1 | 9/14/2020 | 10/11/2020 | Teaching in a hybrid-flexible learning environment can be an intimidating task. This course will help ease that anxiety by teaching you the basics of this modality. We will equip you with some tools and strategies for managing this learning environment and prepare you and your students for a successful course. |
| Introduction to Universal Design for Learning | CTL 115 | Self-paced | 3 | 9/14/2020 | 10/25/2020 | Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners. |
| Introduction to Communities of Inquiry | CTL 112 | Facilitated | 3 | 9/14/2020 | 9/27/2020 | This two-week facilitated course offers research on the fundamentals of creating Communities of Inquiry (CoI) with focuses on teaching, social, and cognitive presence. In this facilitated course, participants will be asked to apply the CoI framework to their own classes in order to support more robust and inclusive learning environments. |
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| Collaborative Notetaking | CTL 123 | Self-paced | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 11/8/2020 | Collaborative notetaking can be helpful in situations where students are socially distancing and/or participating in class virtually. Learn more about this strategy and develop a plan for how collaborative notes can be constructed in your courses. |
| Teaching with Microsoft 365 | CTL 121 | Self-paced | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 11/8/2020 | This course presents the basic functionality of the Microsoft 365 suite and how it can be used to support both productivity and teaching. |
| Collaboration Theories and Tools | CTL 113 | Facilitated | 3 | 10/12/2020 | 10/25/2020 | This two-week facilitated course presents evidence-based practices for effective use of collaboration and will ask faculty to explore tools that support collaborative learning. Methods will apply to all teaching modalities with a special focus on online learning. |
| Applying UDL Principles and Guidelines in Course Planning | CTL 235 | Self-paced | 1 | 10/26/2020 | 11/22/2020 | This self-paced course is designed to provide learners with a deeper understanding of the principles and guidelines of UDL to develop or revise course content that extends the use of multiple means of engagement, presentation, and expression. Topics include how to use the UDL Guidelines to plan lessons, choose materials, assess learning, and improve instructional practice. Please note Introduction to Universal Design for Learning CTL 115 is a prerequisite for this course. |
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| Teaching in Courses (D2L) | Self-Paced | Open | N/A | 3.00 | Low | Required LMS training |
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| VTT 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach VTT courses. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who are scheduled to teach in VTT. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| ICC 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach ICC courses. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who are scheduled to teach in ICC. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| RISE 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 5.00 | High | Prepares faculty to develop online courses and work with Learning Design. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who will be designing courses for the University. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
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| Creating Module-Level Objectives | Self-paced | 5/18/2020 | 6/14/2020 | 1.00 | Low | This course introduces SLU's practice of creating module-level objectives for online courses and provides opportunities to assess and create well-written objectives. |
| Introduction to Universal Design for Learning | Self-paced | 5/18/2020 | 6/14/2020 | 3.00 | Low | Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners. |
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| Collaboration: Theories and Tools | Online | 6/1/2020 | 6/14/2020 | 3.00 | High | This course will present evidence-based practices for effective use of collaboration and will ask faculty to explore tools that support collaborative learning. Methods will apply to all teaching modalities with a special focus on online learning. |
| Teaching with Microsoft (Office) 365 | Self-Paced | 6/1/2020 | 6/28/2020 | 1.00 | Low | This course will go over the basic functionality of the Office 365 suite and how it can be used for productivity and teaching in online environments. |
| Incorporating Peer Review | Self-Paced | 6/1/2020 | 6/28/2020 | 1.00 | Low | Presents scholarly research on the benefits of learner-to-learner feedback and provides strategies and options for effective, personalized incorporation of peer review assignments across multiple modalities. |
| Mindful Strategies for Working from Home | Self-Paced | 6/1/2020 | 6/28/2020 | 1.00 | Low | In this course, we present practical solutions and mindful techniques to address the unique and unfamiliar challenges that often accompany remote work. This self-paced course also provides participants with worksheets and printable guides designed to support planning, time management, and reflection. |
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| Introduction to Communities of Inquiry | Online | 7/6/2020 | 7/19/2020 | 3.00 | High | This course offers research on the fundamentals of creating online COLs and how this framework can be used to support teaching practices. |
| Introduction to Universal Design for Learning | Self-Paced | 7/6/2020 | 8/2/2020 | 3.00 | Low | Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners. |
| Creating Module-Level Objectives | Self-Paced | 7/6/2020 | 8/2/2020 | 1.00 | Low | This course introduces SLU's practice of creating module-level objectives for online courses and provides opportunities to assess and create well-written objectives. |
| Teaching with Microsoft (Office) 365 | Self-Paced | 7/6/2020 | 8/2/2020 | 1.00 | Low | This course will go over the basic functionality of the Office 365 suite and how it can be used for productivity and teaching in online environments. |
| Collaboration: Theories and Tools |
Online | 7/20/2020 | 8/2/2020 | 3.00 | High | This course will present evidence-based practices for effective use of collaboration and will ask faculty to explore tools that support collaborative learning. Methods will apply to all teaching modalities with a special focus on online learning. |
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| Teaching in Courses (D2L) | Self-Paced | Open | N/A | 3.00 | Low | Required LMS training |
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| VTT 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach VTT courses. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who are scheduled to teach in VTT. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| ICC 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach ICC courses. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who are scheduled to teach in ICC. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| RISE 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 5.00 | High | Prepares faculty to develop online courses and work with Learning Design. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who will be designing courses for the University. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
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| Teaching at Saint Leo - Cohort 3 | Self-paced | 1/21/2020 | 2/16/2020 | 3.00 | Medium | Welcomes faculty to Saint Leo. |
| Introduction to Teaching with Office 365 | Self-paced | 1/21/2020 | 2/16/2020 | 3.00 | Low | Presents the basic functionality of the Office 365 suite and how it can be used for productivity and teaching. |
| Incorporating Peer Review | Self-paced | 1/21/2020 | 2/16/2020 | 1.00 | Low | Presents scholarly research on the benefits of learner-to-learner feedback and provides strategies and options for effective, personalized incorporation of peer review assignments. |
| Writing to Learn | Online | 1/27/2020 | 2/9/2020 | 3.00 | Medium | Offers foundational elements of writing to learn strategies that can be applied to any course. Participants will be asked to apply at least one strategy and reflect on the experience. |
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| Teaching at Saint Leo - Cohort 4 | Self-Paced | 2/24/2020 | 3/22/2020 | 3.00 | Medium | Welcome faculty to Saint Leo University. |
| Creating Module-Level Objectives | Self-Paced | 2/24/2020 | 3/22/2020 | 1.00 | Low | Introduces SLU's practice of creating module-level objectives and provides opportunities as assess and create well-written objectives |
| Introduction to Universal Design for Learning | Self-Paced | 2/24/2020 | 3/22/2020 | 3.00 | Low | Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners. |
| Collaboration: Theories and Tools | Online | 2/24/2020 | 3/8/2020 | 3.00 | High | Presents evidence-based practices for effective use of collaboration and will ask faculty to explore tools that support collaborative learning. Methods will apply to all teaching modalities. |
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| Introduction to Universal Design for Learning | Self-Paced | 3/23/2020 | 4/19/2020 | 3.00 | Low | Introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning and provides core knowledge in key areas, including accessibility, accommodations, assistive technologies, and with a general overview of how to use the UDL framework for planning instruction for diverse learners. |
| Introduction to Writing and Technology | Self-Paced | 3/23/2020 | 4/19/2020 | 2.00 | Medium | Introduces participants to technologies that can be paired with writing assignments to create more interactive, collaborative, and multimedia experiences for learners. |
| Writing to Engage |
Online | 3/23/2020 | 4/5/2020 | 3.00 | High | Presents writing assignments through the lens of Bloom’s taxonomy in order to show variance and applicability of writing to engage strategies. Participants will be asked to actively engage with their current course content and consider the alignment of their written assignments and learner needs. |
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| Teaching in Courses (D2L) | Self-Paced | Open | N/A | 3.00 | Low | Required LMS training |
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| VTT 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach VTT courses. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who are scheduled to teach in VTT. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| ICC 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach ICC courses. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who are scheduled to teach in ICC. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| RISE 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | N/A | 5.00 | High | Prepares faculty to develop online courses and work with Learning Design. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who will be designing courses for the University. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| Course Title | Delivery Mode | Launch Date | Length | Hours | Level of Interaction | Description |
| Teaching in Courses (D2L) | Self-paced | Ongoing | Open | Open | Medium | Designed to familiarize all faculty with Courses, our learning management system. Enrollment in this course is automatic. |
| Teaching at SLU | Self-paced | 9/3/2019 | 4 Weeks | 3.00 | Medium | Welcomes all faculty to Teaching at Saint Leo University and provides an overview of our history, our teaching practices, and the tools that can be used to support your practice. |
| Teaching in VTT | Blended | Monthly | 1 Week | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach in the Video Teaching and Teleconferencing modality. |
| Teaching in ICC | Blended | Monthly | 1 Week | 3.00 | High | Prepares faculty to teach in the Internet Connected Classroom modality. |
| RISE 2.0 | Blended | Monthly | 1 Week | 5.00 | High | Prepares faculty to develop online courses and work with Learning Design. This is a mandatory course for all faculty who will be designing courses for the University. Others are welcome to enroll if space is available. |
| Creating Module-Level Objectives | Self-paced | 9/16/2019 | Semester | 1.00 | Low | Introduces SLU's practice of creating module-level objectives and provides opportunities to assess and create well-written objectives. |
| Basics of Office 365 | Self-paced | 9/16/2019 | Semester | 1.00 | Low | Presents the basic functionality of the Office 365 suite and how it can be used to support productivity and creative teaching. |
| Collaboration: Theories & Tools | Online | 10/28/2019 | 2 Weeks | 5.00 | High | Presents evidence-based practices for effective use of collaboration and asks faculty to explore tools that support collaborative learning. Methods apply to all teaching modalities. |
| Introduction to Communities of Inquiry | Online | 10/28/2019 | 2 Weeks | 5.00 | Medium | Offers research on the fundamentals of creating Communities of Inquiry and how this framework can be used to support teaching and professional development. This is one of the Special Topics for the 2019-2020 academic year. |
