Delivering Effective and Engaging Online Courses
April 27, 2026
Facilitators: Melvina "Mel" Brandau, associate professor, Co-Director - Nurse Educator Track, and Sherleena Buchman, associate professor, associate dean of Curriculum and Academic Affairs; Nurse Educator Track Co-Director, School of Nursing
This FLC will focus on evidence-based strategies for effective and engaging online teaching. As online and hybrid learning environments continue to expand, faculty need practical approaches to support student engagement and learning, strengthen instructor presence, and improve the overall quality of online education.
The purpose of this FLC is to cultivate a faculty community focused on effective online teaching through the exploration, application, and dissemination of evidence-based, online/distance instructional strategies.
The overall goal of this FLC is to enhance the quality of online/hybrid instruction by equipping faculty with practical, research- and experience-informed strategies to improve student engagement, instructor presence, and learning outcomes.
Outcomes
- Design/Revise at least one online or hybrid course component using evidence-based instructional strategies to increase student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Implement at least two strategies that strengthen instructor presence, feedback, and communication in online/hybrid learning environments.
- Contribute to dissemination of effective online teaching practices through a CTLA-supported deliverable.