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Just-in-Time Course Design is a series of online modules you can complete at your own pace.
A self paced, learning-centered approach to course design
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Just-in-Time Course Design is a series of online modules available to all 涩里番 instructors in myCourses.
Learning outcomes for these modules:
- Describe learning-centered course design principles and strategies.
- Apply these principles and strategies to the (re)design of your course by developing a Course Alignment Plan with identified 鈥�
- learning outcomes
- assessments
- teaching strategies
Time commitment
We estimate three hours to complete the听modules, which can be at any time and at your own pace. Time for reflection and to work on your Course Alignment Plan are in addition and will vary on an individual basis.
To access Just-in-Time Course Design:
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- Log in to myCourses. You will land on the Just-in-Time Course Design site.
- Click the Open Course button.
- Should you encounter any problems, tls [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Just-in-Time%20Course%20Design%20access) (email us for assistance).
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You can access our course design offerings in three different formats:
A self-paced option in myCourses, a fast-track webinar series, and a two-day in-person workshop.
Frequently asked questions
Which course design offering should I take part in?
You can access our course design offerings in three different formats:
- Just-in-Time Course Design: A self-paced option in myCourses (available anytime)
- Course Design Essentials: A fast-track webinar series (usually offered at the end of the Fall term)
- Course Design Workshop: A two-day in-person workshop (usually offered at the end of the Winter term)
The offering you decide to attend might depend on the date by which you need to design your course, the amount of time you have available, and the amount of support you need. You can find a comparison of the three offerings in this table.
Can I take the course design offerings more than once?
Absolutely! We invite you to take part in a course design offering each time you (re)design a course.
What is the difference between a Course Alignment Plan and a Course Plan?
A Course Alignment Plan (CAP) is a template designed to help you map out your course so that you have a guide for continuing your course design. Once you have filled it in, the CAP provides an overview of the alignment among course learning outcomes, assessments, and teaching strategies. A CAP is the main output of Just-in-Time Course Design and Course Design Essentials.
A Course Plan is a more in-depth planning document that you create to help develop your course outline. A Course Plan is the main output of the Course Design Workshop.
Can I take part in a course design offering even I do not have a specific course to design?
Course design is most valuable when the principles and strategies can be applied. For the Course Design Workshop, it is essential that you identify a specific course to work on during the workshop. For our other (self-paced and online) offerings, it is recommended you work on designing a specific course, but it is not required.
Can I take part in a course design offering if I am a teaching assistant?
Our course design offerings are designed for instructors. Teaching assistants can take part in our TA training at the beginning of each term.
Can I take part in a course design offering if I do not teach at 涩里番?
Sorry - no. Our course design offerings are designed for 涩里番 instructors teaching courses for 涩里番 students. Resources are freely available in the for those who wish to learn more about learning-centered approaches to teaching.
What if I need more support to design or teach a course?
涩里番 instructors can book a consultation for additional support related to teaching and learning at 涩里番.
