Course (re)Design Series

The Course (re)Design Series guides faculty participants through the process of developing or revising a course that is reflective, engaging, and learner-centred. Through this series, participants reflect on course design, develop engaging learning activities, create authentic assessments, and explore high-quality feedback for learners. Participants expand on their teaching practice and share ideas, challenges, and strategies in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Course (re)Design Series is delivered synchronously online in two-hour sessions over six weeks (12 hours total). Full-time faculty should be allocated Standard Workload Formula (SWF) hours with a constraint. A timetable constraint is automatically applied by the Registrar’s Office. Other-than-full-time faculty (OTFT) may be paid the hourly meeting rate ($25/hr) by Learning and Teaching Services for their participation and completion of the series.

Learning Outcomes

By participating in this series, you will be given the opportunity to:

  1. Use a variety of evidence-informed resources to inform, develop, and refine high-quality, learner-centred curriculum.
  2. Design assessments and activities that support learning and achievement of learning outcomes.
  3. Reflect on how designing with equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion promotes student success.
  4. Explore generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and educational technologies to enhance learner engagement across diverse learning environments.
  5. Integrate quality standards and institutional policies into course design and revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to enroll in the Course (re)Design workshop series?

Contact your department Chair to determine your eligibility. With approval from your Chair, this workshop may be included in your Standard Workload Formula (SWF) for full-time faculty. Other-than-full-time faculty (OTFT) may be paid meeting rate for completing the series.

Can I participate if I’m not currently developing or redesigning a course?

Yes, you can. If you are not currently developing a course, you can select a course you have previously taught or are currently teaching to use as an example for the practical activities.

Will the sessions be offered in-person or online?

All sessions are synchronous online.

What is the expected time commitment for completing the program?

Each workshop session is two hours, totaling 12 hours over six weeks. In addition to attending the workshop sessions, participants will complete assignments independently.

Can I miss a session and still complete the program?

If you are unable to attend a session, please let us know. You may be given an opportunity to make up the session the next time the series is offered.