Design + Align Learning
Designing is the first stage in developing learning experiences for students. This section contains all the core resources and information to help you design or redesign a course through alignment.
| Learning Outcomes | Course Outlines | Understanding Students |
| First Days of Classes | Collaborative Projects | High Impact Practices (HIPs) |
| Teaching Digitally | Flipped Learning | Diverse Learning and Students |
| Inclusive Learning |
The Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation have created a number of North Island College specific tools, checklists, templates and matrices to help you see the larger planning piece.
- Matrix 1: Digital Learning Formats – Characteristics and Components: PDF Handout
- Matrix 2: Digital Learning Formats – Designing Accessible Courses: Suggestions for Six Components: PDF Handout
- Rapid Course Design Template: NIC Word Doc
- Keep it Simple Checklist – Designing a Course from Students’ Point of View: NIC PDF Version
- NIC Digitally Translated Course Design Checklist: Word Version
- NIC Communication Plan Checklist: Word Version
- NIC Course Expectations Template: Word Version
- NIC Keep it Simple Checklist for Instructors: Word Version
- NIC Welcome Information – Instructor Checklist: Word Version
Course Design | Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, University Calgary