Earning Criteria

• Introduction to Accessibility | This self-paced, online course provides a basic overview of accessibility guidelines that will help you gain an understanding of how to make your course content accessible to all learners. This course will include core accessibility concepts as well as instruction on how to create accessible documents, accessible presentations, accessible multimedia, & accessible Blackboard content.
• Best Practices in Online Teaching | This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to create a dynamic and well-structured online learning environment. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the world of online teaching, this course will provide you with valuable insights & practical tips to excel in the virtual classroom. Topics include Universal Design for Learning, course planning, & best practices in online communication, collaboration, and assessment.
• Blackboard Basics | This course provides faculty with the necessary information to develop the Blackboard skills required to efficiently facilitate online courses. The information found in this course will allow instructors to reflect on a wide, but vital, range of topics that are essential to effectively teaching online, from how to thoughtfully structure course materials, to how to properly create assessments and navigate Blackboard’s gradebook.