WesternOnline offers opportunities and resources for faculty interested and invested in online teaching and learning. We encourage you to explore our menu of offerings.
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Consultations
WesternOnline staff are available for consultations with faculty related to online teaching and learning, course design, instructional technology, and developing and offering new online programs and courses.
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WesternOnline Indicators
A series of guidelines for faculty creating intentionally designed online courses. The Indicators use research-based best practices, created specifically for our Western audience.
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Course Development Stipends
WesternOnline provides faculty with stipends and support for new online course design and development efforts. Course development stipends follow the guidelines established in the UFWW-CBA.
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WesternOnline Template
A Canvas-based course design that features a welcoming homepage, organized module structure, and other helpful navigational elements to improve the student experience.
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Build Bits
Build Bits are synchronous, monthly, 30-minute trainings that cover various topics around online teaching and learning.
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Teaching and Learning Cooperative Development Opportunities
WesternOnline participates as a founding member of the Teaching and Learning Cooperative. This group provides a variety of support to faculty through professional development opportunities in the form of workshops, faculty mentor roles, other presentations, and documentation. Our team plays a significant role in the planning and facilitation of two major workshops: Instructional Design for Hybrid and Online Courses and Project Development for Inclusive Courses.
Past WesternOnline Programming
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2022-2023 WesternOnline Faculty Mentors
Mentors help enhance awareness and visibility around best practices in online teaching and learning.
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2022-2023 WesternOnline Connections
Join fellow faculty in casual conversation about topics in online teaching and learning.
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2023 WesternOnline Awards
The WesternOnline Awards were a collection of honors that allowed online faculty to receive recognition for their efforts in designing intentional and meaningful learning experiences. Awards criteria are tied to the WesternOnline Indicators, a series of research-based best practices that have been developed specifically for Western.
Image Sources
Mentor image by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash
WesternOnline Connections image by Pexels from Pixabay