Building Digital Community is a six module, self-paced course that provides an overview for faculty in the issues and trends surrounding online teaching and learning.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain key theories of online and blended learning.
  • Apply accessibility concepts to create accessible course materials.
  • Design assignments and assessments that support measurable learning objectives.
  • Engage students and facilitate high quality online courses

No grades are issued for this course. The provost鈥檚 office will be informed that you have successfully completed the course when each assessment in the course has been completed at 80% proficiency. There are no due dates. Adjunct instructors teaching fully online courses must complete the training prior to receiving a 2nd contract to teach online. All assignments are graded by members of the COLRS team.

Enroll in Building Digital Community

Adjunct instructors who teach online who need to take the course may self-enroll using their UIS NetID and password.

  1. Click on the join link below to access Building Digital Community training in Canvas
  2. Log in using your UIS NetID and password
  3. Click on the "Enroll in Course" button
  4. Once you have been successfully enrolled, click the "Go to the Course" button to begin the training.
  5. The course contains 6 modules with 2 assessments per module. You must score at least a 80% on all course assessments to pass the course.

Questions or concerns about the course may be directed to Carrie Levin, eLearning Specialist in COLRS.