Fast Track: A Rapid Response to Online Training for Instructors in Higher Education

• In Event: Rethinking Learning Environments During a Pandemic

Abstract

The aim of this report is to share stakeholder’s experiences and results in the development of a rapid two-day training course aimed at equipping faculty with basic level, high impact practices in online course design and development. Informed by best practices developed by the instructional design and development team, and the instructional design graduate program coordinator at the university, a fast track on-ramp for faculty was developed. The training was specifically encompassed a two day, two hour webinar session accompanied by supplemental online course materials that engaged faculty with more in-depth resources and tools. Key elements of this faculty development focused on online course design standards determined to be fundamental to the retention and success of our online students.

Authors

• Daryl Anthony Tate, University of Arkansas - Little Rock

• Sharonda Lipscomb, University of Arkansas at Little Rock