SDSU Flexible Course Design Summer Institute
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in order to prepare faculty for the uncertainties that lie ahead in Academic Year 2020-21, the SDSU Flexible Course Design Summer Institute will provide participants with pedagogical strategies to teach in a hybrid (blending online and face-to-face) or fully online environment. For SDSU faculty teaching in the Fall 2020 Semester and who are new to hybrid/online teaching, this multi-track program offers customizable experiences to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Faculty who complete all requirements of the program can earn compensation, with the amount to be determined, in the form of a stipend or as professional development funds (you will complete four required modules, plus four ‘elective’ modules).
If you can answer “YES” to the following questions, the Institute is for you:
I’m a lecturer, assistant, associate or full professor teaching for SDSU in Fall 2020
I have not participated in the SDSU Course Design Institute
I have not taught online more than three semesters in the last five years
I’m available to participate June 8 – June 26 or July 6 – July 24, 2020
Additional Faculty Training & Workshops
ITS and campus partners created the following resources in an effort to provide faculty with ample training for online and hybrid instruction. These courses will be offered in Summer 2020, and/or on an ongoing basis. Please read through these course offerings, and note the various teaching modalities to which each is geared. The courses are organized based on faculty needs and virtual instruction readiness.
Note: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) indicate materials could be made available for self-paced learning (without facilitation).
Canvas Self-Paced Online Course
Modality: Self-paced, online asynchronous with facilitation
Duration: 4–6 hours Self-paced
Dates: On-going
Adapted from Canvas Pilot.
Canvas Support Homeroom
Modality: Online asynchronous
On-going Resource
Dates: On-going
Canvas Instructure Training
Modality: Self-paced, online asynchronous with facilitation
Variable Duration/Topic
Dates: On-going
Unlimited Subscription for SDSU Faculty & Staff.
Canvas LMS Training Workshops
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [recordings available]
Variable Duration/Topic
Dates: On-going, Schedule TBD
VIP Workshops
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [recordings available]
Duration: 1 hour
Dates: On-going
Offered by: Varied topics with ITS staff and Faculty Fellows.
SDSU Flexible Course Design Summer Institute
Modality: Multi-track program with customizable experiences to enhance your skills and knowledge
Duration: 3 weeks
Dates: Option 1: June 8 – June 26, 2020; Option 2: July 6 – July 24, 2020
Offered by: Varied topics with ITS staff and Faculty Fellows.
VIP Workshops
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [recordings available]
Duration: 1 hour
Dates: On-going
Offered by: Varied topics with ITS staff and Faculty Fellows.
Introduction to Online Teaching for Summer
Modality: Time-bound, online asynchronous with facilitation
Duration: Two weeks, 4-5 hours per week (8-10 hours total)
Dates: April 27th – May 10th; May 11th – 24th
Offered by Chancellor’s Office with local facilitation from ITS staff and faculty fellows.
Effective and Inclusive Course Design Boot Camp
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [materials available]
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dates: Mon May 18, 11:30am-3pm; Tues May 19, noon-3:30pm; Fri May 22, 9am-12:30pm; Mon May 25, noon-3:30pm; Tues May 26, 9am-12:30pm; Thurs May 28, 11:30am-3pm
Additional dates in June, TBD.
Offered by: CIE; In this workshop, we will review the basic principles of good course design so faculty are well-positioned to craft effective courses, regardless of modality.
Foundations of Effective and Inclusive Course Design (Self-Paced Course)
Modality: Self-paced, online asynchronous
Duration: 8-10 hours
Dates: On-going
Offered by: CIE; Through a combination of readings and videos, reflections, and hands-on activities, you will learn about evidence-based teaching practices and will develop learner-centered course learning outcomes, assessments and activities.
VIP Workshops
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [recordings available]
Duration: 1 hour
Dates: On-going
Offered by: Varied topics with ITS staff and Faculty Fellows.
VIP Workshops
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [recordings available]
Duration: 1 hour
Dates: On-going
Offered by: Varied topics with ITS staff and Faculty Fellows.
Effective and Inclusive Course Design Boot Camp
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [materials available]
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dates: Mon May 18, 11:30am-3pm; Tues May 19, noon-3:30pm; Fri May 22, 9am-12:30pm; Mon May 25, noon-3:30pm; Tues May 26, 9am-12:30pm; Thurs May 28, 11:30am-3pm
Additional dates in June, TBD.
Offered by: CIE; In this workshop, we will review the basic principles of good course design so faculty are well-positioned to craft effective courses, regardless of modality.
Foundations of Effective and Inclusive Course Design (Self-Paced Course)
Modality: Self-paced, online asynchronous
Duration: 8-10 hours
Dates: On-going
Offered by: CIE; Through a combination of readings and videos, reflections, and hands-on activities, you will learn about evidence-based teaching practices and will develop learner-centered course learning outcomes, assessments and activities.
VIP Workshops
Modality: Time-bound, online synchronous [recordings available]
Duration: 1 hour
Dates: On-going
Offered by: Varied topics with ITS staff and Faculty Fellows.
Workshops Calendar
Please see the calendars below to see workshops and events that are hosted for faculty and staff at SDSU. Click the events to see more details, including the location and a registration link, if applicable.
Request Training
You may submit an incident via ServiceNow for any ITS related training needs.
1. Log into https://servicenow.sdsu.edu/ using your SDSUid.
2. Click on SDSU Help Desks in the Self Service homepage.
3. Select Create Incident (Instructional Technology Services Help Desk) or your department’s incident form.
4. Select Instructional Support (ITS) as the Category, and complete the remaining fields with as much detail as possible.
5. Click Submit.
For more detailed instructions on submitting a ServiceNow incident, please view our ServiceNow Instructional Guide.
Virtual Faculty Instructional Technology (FIT) Center
The Virtual FIT Center will be available M-TH from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Virtual FIT Center is available via Zoom at sdsu.zoom.us/my/sdsuits or from the app by entering SDSUITS into “meeting id or personal link name”.
