³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online Teaching Credentials

³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online Course Design and Teaching Proficiency

³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in two areas (course design and teaching and learning)  as part of the Office of Online Education standards of excellence.  Part one includes demonstrated proficiency in course design ensuring accessible and aligned content with the course and program goals.  As part of our continuous improvement efforts, faculty will engage in pedagogical practices to demonstrate teaching and learning online proficiency. 

³ûÄñÊÓƵ is a Quality Matters institution.  Using the Quality Matters Rubric, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online faculty provide accessible and engaging content allowing students to easily navigate the learning process.  Further, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online partners with the Association for College and University Educators Framework to support an active, student-centered learning experience.  The credentials are renewed every two years.

³ûÄñÊÓƵ Course Design Digital Badge ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online Teaching and Learning Badge

This credential indicates that a faculty member incorporates the best practices from research in online learning in the design of her/his courses. The faculty member has demonstrated the ability to design student-centered courses in which program objectives, course objectives, student learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments are well aligned.

Pathways

  • Successful completion of the Course Design Academy offered by ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online staff, including guided tours/show-and-tell sessions with ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online staff.
  • Participation in the Course Design Academy (without completing it successfully) + completion of a module self-review and guided tour/show-and-tell with ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online staff.
  • Successful completion of the first half, Blocks 1 & 2, of ACUE’s course on Effective Online Teaching Practices (EOTP)*

This credential indicates that a faculty member demonstrates the competencies required for the Quality Course Design credential and has also demonstrated excellence in creating engaging and equitable learning experiences in courses that reflect a cycle of continuous improvement. Holders of this credential are qualified to perform peer review and coaching to fellow faculty members seeking online teaching certification.

Pathways

  • Faculty who have earned the Quality Course Design credential may submit a fully designed course for review. In brief, the review process includes:
    • A self-review based on the ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online Course Design & Teaching rubric**
    • A peer-review of the course using the same rubric
      • Implementation of suggestions and/or coaching from peer review, if applicable
    • Review by ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online staff using the same rubric and a course tour/show-and-tell with the faculty member.
  • Successful completion of all 4 blocks of ACUE’s course on Effective Online Teaching Practices (EOTP)*

The ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Online Course Design & Teaching rubric is based on the ; the ; and principles of culturally responsive teaching as outlined in .

Contact Us

Office of Online Education
Phone: (502) 597-6238
Email: michael.dailey@kysu.edu
Location: 4th Floor, Academic Services Building