Module 3 Course Design Resources

Why Use Course Design resources?

How can we connect with our students? If we can create a learning experience that is familiar to them, one that leverages tactics that will captivate them, then we stand a better chance of connecting with, and engaging these learners. They will eventually spend hours of their time working through our material, so these courses should be providing a comfortable and even enjoyable environment that is conducive to learning. Many educators know this. This is why everyone gets so excited when they are introduced to design tools that can "snazz up" their courses.

This information is adapted from Connecting With Students: Consider Their Point Of View by jordan@instructure.com

Course Design Resource LIst

Below are some of the most used resources for courses.

Additional tools with getting started information, accessibility statements and application guides can be found at the DAI Educational Tools webpage.

Name and Link to Resource	Cost	Description
H5P	UNTHSC subscription-contact canvas@unthsc.edu	Create interactive course content
Canva	Free and paid versions (Free is usually sufficient)	Cloud-based graphic design; start from scratch or use one of the hundreds of templates
Padlet	Free and paid versions (Free is usually sufficient)	Cloud-based collaborative learning boards
Nearpod	Free and paid versions (It will depend on how much you use it)	online, interactive lesson creator

Exploring Course Design Resources

Please complete the following:

View the resource list.
Learn more about advanced Course design by setting up an appointment with the Division of Academic Innovation Instructional Designers.
Open your Canvas Practice Course and try out one of the suggested tools from the course resource design list.
Click Next when you are ready to continue.