One of the key challenges teachers face in helping students achieve their learning goals is creating course content that motivates them to acquire lasting experiences and knowledge. In this article, ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

The Instructional Design and Development (IDD) team collaborates with instructors and staff to imagine, design, and realize ideas that transform and enhance the learning experience. The Course ...

To provide guidance in designing fully online courses, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has developed an Online Course Design Checklist (OCDC). This tool draws on learning-science research ...

Have you or your program conducted and completed the analysis steps? Then, you are ready to begin the Backwards Design process for creating your course and developing learning goals, objectives, and ...

The second phase of Functional Course Design, which includes steps three through five of the framework, is focused on supporting instructors in deconstructing the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and/or ...

Creating a course map is like planning a road trip—you start with your destination (learning outcomes) and chart the best route to get there (instruction, activities, and assessments). A ...

CELT provides support to Luther faculty in the course design process. Explore these resources to ensure that you are designing your classes to achieve desired learning goals and equity in your ...