Faculty Boot Camps? No Sweat! Optimizing Online Course Design Through Intensive Hands-On Training

Students often struggle to navigate the online learning environment, getting lost in their courses and becoming frustrated or discouraged. As a result of unclear expectations and navigation, engagement, grades, and retention can be adversely affected. In this session, we will share key takeaways from planning and executing "boot camp" style workshops at each of the five Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas. Participants will identify the essential components of quality assurance that enhance online course delivery and evaluate the effectiveness of intensive, hands-on online course design workshops to support and equip faculty.