6 Benefits to Taking CTL's Faculty Professional Development Course in 2024
CTL recently launched Essentials of Course Design, Development and Teaching at BSPH, a synchronous, self-paced, modularized online course which you can read more about in our prior blog: NEW Faculty Professional Development Course
We know that as the new year begins, course improvement and revision may be one of your resolutions for 2024, and we are here to support you with 6 reasons why you should sign up for the course today!
6. Access Resources Just for You
Keeping up with all the articles, readings, and videos about pedagogy in higher education is impossible with your busy schedule, so we did it for you! The ID team carefully curated and included educational resources in the course that will address your needs as faculty at BSPH. You will also have multiple opportunities to get support and advice from faculty who have been in your shoes. From short videos on pedagogical topics to active discussion forums to pose questions and share experiences, this course will help connect you to your BSPH teaching community while offering new solutions and best practices.
5. Integrate Meaningful Technology
This course has something for everyone no matter your level of expertise with technology. We review BSPH approved technologies and provide resources that will help you use these technologies. We also provide ideas on how technology can support your pedagogical needs within the classroom. You will be able to explore how technology can enhance your course in a safe space!
4. Master CoursePlus
More specifically, the course has a whole module on how to use CoursePlus to support your educational goals. Also, while going through the “Essentials…” course, you will find yourself using CoursePlus tools as a student allowing you to have the same experience as your own students. You may even learn something new about CoursePlus tools like creating a PathFinder or a new setting in Quiz Generator.
3. Collaborate with the ID Team
The Instructional Design team at CTL is a wonderful resource for ALL faculty. As the creators and facilitators of this course, you will get the chance to connect with the ID team and use their support and expertise to help you with any questions you have about the design, development, and teaching of your course. You will have access to the ID facilitators as you take the course to provide you with feedback and support!
2. Practice & Draft Parts of Your Course
This course is all about practical learning opportunities. Every activity is designed as an opportunity for you to practice skills you will actively use as you facilitate a course at BSPH and draft materials you can actually apply – all with the support of one of CTL’s instructional designers who facilitate this course.
1. Improve Student Experience
All the resources and activities in the Essentials of Course Design, Development and Teaching at BSPH help you to create a course plan that provides clarity, sets the tone for your course, and maximizes the pedagogical possibilities for your content. All these things provide the best learning environment for students to succeed and thrive in your course.
Sign up for the course today, and we are sure you will find even more reasons how the Essentials of Course Design, Development and Teaching at BSPH will make 2024 one of your best years in the classroom.