Course Development Resources

The Center for Educational Innovation and Penn State offer a number of helpful resources to assist faculty designing, developing, and teaching online and hybrid courses.

Teaching Online Program

The TOP consists of a series of instructional modules focused on developing and teaching online courses.

CEI Sample Course

This course has been designed as an example of what your own online course can look like or act as a template.

Teaching Tips

Get relevant tips and resources to get the most out of your face to face or online learning experiences.

Creating an Online Course

Learn more about the process and steps involved in developing a pedagogically sound online learning experience.

Pathways to Pedagogy

Match pedagogical needs to ed tech resources available at Penn State.

Course Mapping Guide

This guide is designed to help you build a vision and a map for your course.

Discussion Forum Example Rubrics

Examples of discussion forum grading rubrics that can be applied or modified to fit your course.

Instructor’s Guide to Media Activities

Design effective instruction that incorporates digital media.