Faculty Resources
The Office of University Online Education Services offers comprehensive faculty development opportunities to empower online instructors. Leveraging our team's diverse expertise in instructional design, multimedia, and technology, we provide tailored services to enhance pedagogical skills and promote best practices in online teaching. Our initiatives aim to foster a community of innovative educators across Rutgers University's fully online degree programs, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for students.
Online Teaching Essentials Series
Equip yourself with the foundational skills and knowledge you need to begin creating inclusive, engaging, learner-centered online courses. This series is designed to provide you with a set of on-demand, bite-sized learning modules that you can move through at your own pace, and in any order, while working toward a meaningful credential that you can share with your colleagues and peers.
Online Teaching Certificate
We offer a four course, non-credit, Online Teaching Certificate program, available to Rutgers and non-Rutgers faculty, staff, and graduate students. These courses are designed to prepare you for online teaching, or sharpen your skills if you are already teaching online. Courses can be completed in any sequence. The Online Teaching Certificate is awarded for successful completion of all four courses.
Resource Library
Our Resource Library provides comprehensive self-service tools for online instructors. The DIY Course Design Toolkit includes a Canvas course shell template, exemplar sites, a Design-Build-Launch checklist, and a syllabus template, empowering faculty to create effective online courses independently. Our extensive Video Tutorial Library offers on-demand guidance on online pedagogy, Canvas LMS, accessibility, and educational technology tools. These resources allow instructors to enhance their skills, troubleshoot issues, and develop high-quality online courses at their own pace, supporting continuous professional growth and improved course delivery.
Custom Workshops
The Office of University Online Education Services offers custom workshops tailored to the specific needs of academic units. Deans, chairs, and program directors can request specialized sessions on any of our service areas, from instructional design to media. Our team collaborates with educational developers across the university to deliver targeted, engaging workshops that empower your faculty to excel in online education.
If your faculty or staff need targeted support for a specific pedagogical or instructional technology-related need, reach out to us to schedule a special workshop session!
Individual Support
Need personalized support for your online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced course? Our expert team is here to assist you with course design, accessibility, technology integration, and media production. Whether you're developing a fully online course or enhancing your teaching with digital tools, book a one-on-one consultation to elevate your instruction and improve student engagement in the online learning environment.
