Course Development at TILT

Course Design and Development Process

Many programs at Colorado State University offer both traditional and distance courses online. More and more, traditional courses are using online learning elements to supplement course delivery. TILT supports instructors who are working to develop courses in both learning environments.

TILT's course development process favors an interactive learning environment over traditional lecture in both the traditional classroom and in the distance environment. Our process is geared at engaging student's active participation. Here you will find a basic step-by-step process that can be applied to the design and development of both traditional and distance courses. If you are interested in developing distance courses online, take a look at TILT-DCE Supporting Distance Learning for information about online course development at CSU.

Course Vision, Goals and Outcomes

Begin by brainstorming an overall vision for what can be accomplished in the course and the learning goals and outcomes you would like students to meet.

Course Topics, Assignments and Activities

Students will accomplish the learning outcomes you have defined through a structured set of well-crafted assignments and activities.

Content Presentation

Using a variety of methods, including lectures, discussions, guest speakers, and demonstrations, as well as integrating multimedia and other technology, will greatly enhance your presentation of course content.

  

Evaluation and Rubrics

How can you determine whether or not students have met the learning goals you defined? Design rubrics that let you know when students are ready to move on.

Course Syllabus and Policies

How would you introduce your course to your students? What are the policies that students need to observe to succeed in your class? What do you expect from you students and what can they expect from you?

Section 508 Compliance

To provide a learning environment for all individuals, TILT encourages all content development be in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794d.