The Course Design Partnership is a model of ongoing partnership and consultation between a member of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) and a faculty member, instructor, or other individual tasked with developing a course. This partnership provides much more support than an individualized consultation.
You can request a partnership for any course: in person, hybrid, staggered attendance, or online. The process and resources we provide will be customized to your experience and goals. In general, you can expect to have a series of meetings with your CITL partner, individualized professional development, and a wealth of resources, templates, and checklists.
We are happy to support your work to design or re-design a course that will be delivered fully in person or that will incorporate online components. This is particularly helpful for incorporating active learning strategies, blending online and in-person components, or utilizing live streaming and lecture capture to simultaneously teach in-person and remote students.
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This partnership is intended for the initial design and development of an online course. The partnership model is consistent with the instructional design process used when CITL is providing full development support for an online degree program.
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This partnership is an excellent option if you have already taught the course online or if you are taking over the course from someone else who originally developed it. CITL staff will help you reflect on the strengths and challenges of the course; assess the alignment between course objectives, assessments, and content; and prioritize enhancements to improve the student experience.
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This partnership is an excellent option if you have already taught your course (online, in-person, blended, or hybrid) in Blackboard Original Course View and want ongoing support for moving it to the Ultra Course View. CITL staff will help you review your course structure and tools to identify the most efficient way to convert or rebuild your course. They can offer guidance on best practices for structuring your course in the Ultra Course View and provide feedback on your progress.
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You can request a partnership by completing the brief form at citl.niu.edu/request-partnership or by clicking the button below.
Phone: 815-753-0595
Email: citl@niu.edu
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