Faculty Training
Professional Development for Online Course Design
Professional development opportunities for online course design are being offered by the CSU Online Course Services (OCS) team this summer (2024) for tenure-track and lecturer faculty. Quality Learning & Teaching (QLT) and Quality Matters (QM) courses for online course design are available. A popular and new Artificial Intelligence (AI) course is also being offered this Fall. Please review the course offerings and register soon!
Note: Quality Matters (QM) course offerings requires a fee to participate at the faculty member's expense. Quality Learning & Teaching (QLT) course offerings are free.
Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT
Introduction to teaching online with the CSU QLT rubric representing the 9 sections of QLT. Content covered includes orienting students to the online course, setting up the structure and navigation of a course, designing online modules for content delivery and engagement, developing methods for facilitating discussions, developing assessment tools, using technology tools, and experiencing an online course from a student perspective.
Course Commitment: 3 weeks, 15-20 hours, online, asynchronous. (Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT Syllabus)
Dates Offered:
February 24 – March 16, 2025
March 24 – April 20, 2025
Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online
Advanced QLT course in creating a course and module structure that is in alignment with course objectives, incorporates social presence, equity-minded strategies, engagement strategies in synchronous and asynchronous activities, active learning with video, and alternative assessments. Participants will complete a QLT Core-24 self-review on their own course for reflection to guide them as they progress through the course in identifying areas to improve on. The final project will include creating a video tour to highlight three course changes made in the course while completing the training. Note: having a partially or fully developed online or hybrid course is required prior to registration.
Course Commitment: 3 weeks, 15-20 hours, online, asynchronous. (Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online Syllabus)
Date Offered:
March 24 – April 20, 2025
Reviewing Courses Using the QLT Rubric
Provides an in-depth experience with the CSU QLT rubric and ways to use objective-based examples to support reviewing and informing online and hybrid courses. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences using the QLT objectives to rate elements of a sample course, learn how to write helpful recommendations, and discuss examples for setting up a peer-review process on their campus. This session is for those looking to use the rubric to complete a QLT self-review and/or serve as a peer-review on campus and systemwide QLT formal course certifications.
Course Commitment: 3 weeks, 15-20 hours, online, asynchronous.
Date Offered:
February 24 – March 16, 2025
AI Tools for Teaching & Learning
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence tools where guided experimentation empowers participants to understand some of the basics of AI functionality, including its workings and methods for detecting its usage. Learn basic AI terminology, engage in hands-on exploration of AI Tools, learn strategies for detecting AI-generated content, and techniques to address potential misuse of AI tools by students. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to develop a personalized AI use policy for their course, and find resources to maintain currency in this dynamic field.
Course Commitment: 3 weeks, 20-25 hours, online, asynchronous. Seating is limited due to high demand, so register early. (AI Tools for Teaching & Learning Syllabus)
Dates Offered:
February 24 – March 16, 2025
March 24 – April 20, 2025
Flex Classroom Resources
Flex Classroom CSUB - Google Docs was written by instructors for instructors.
We also created a video on preparing to teach in a Flex Classroom.
As you become a Flex pro, please share tips! Email Rebecca Weller.
For more information on the technology, please go to Information Technology Services | California State University, Bakersfield (csub.edu)