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Best Practices for Teaching & Learning

Discover effective course design and teaching strategies.

Course Design Strategies

  • Use the UCLA Extension Course Quality Guide
  • Calculate Instructional Time and Student Work Time
  • Use a Design Document
  • Craft Meaningful Objectives and Outcomes
  • Read Departmental Examples of Objectives
  • Read Departmental Examples of Outcomes
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Teaching Strategies

  • Explore Active Learning Strategies and Techniques
  • Use the Flipped Classroom Approach
  • Explore Activity Examples that Promote Student Interaction
  • Enhance Learning Using Different Types of Video
  • Explore Best Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners
  • Create a Sense of Presence Online
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Inclusive Design and Accessibility

  • Create an Accessible Course
  • Incorporate Inclusive Design Principles

Copyright Information

  • Review Copyright Definitions and Terms
  • Adhere to Copyright Best Practices
  • Request Permission to Use Third Party Materials

Educational Technology

  • Explore Best Practices for Video Recording
  • Review Zoom Best Practices and Meeting Etiquette
  • Explore Software to Enhance Remote Instruction
  • Make Zoom Sessions More Interactive (Technical Resource)