Course Development Deliverables
When embarking on a course development project at National Louis University, faculty collaborate with our Learning Experience Design (LXD) team to produce a series of essential deliverables. These key documents serve as the backbone of a successful, well-structured course. Here's a list of the primary deliverables we will generate when you work with us.
Course Map
- Provided by: LXD Team
- Completed by: Collaboration between Faculty and LXD
- Approved by: Program Director or Department Chair
The Course Map acts as the blueprint for your entire course. It lays out the learning objectives, associated assessments, and the trajectory of course content. By collaboratively developing this map, we ensure alignment between your course's goals and the program's overarching objectives.
Assessments, Learning Activities, and Learning Materials
- Developed by: Faculty
- Supported by: LXD Team
Quality assessment is the linchpin of an effective course. With the support of the LXD team, you'll create a variety of assessments along with their associated rubrics, learning activities, and supplementary materials. This collection of resources serves to evaluate and facilitate the learner's journey effectively.
Credit Hour Compliance
- Completed by: Faculty
- Approved by: Program Director/Department Chair
- Entered by: Faculty into the online form
It's crucial that the course adheres to university and accreditation standards concerning credit hours. You will be responsible for completing this requirement, which will be reviewed and approved by your Program Director or Department Chair before being officially entered into our systems.
D2L Course Template
- Built by: LXD Team
- Reviewed by: LXD for technical aspects and Faculty for content accuracy
- Approved by: Program Director/Department Chair
Our LXD team constructs your course within the D2L learning management system. Each template undergoes multiple layers of review: technical validation by the LXD team, content accuracy by the SME, and an overall quality check by the Program Director or Department Chair.
These carefully crafted deliverables serve as pillars of our course design process. They guarantee that every course is thorough, aligned with program objectives, and pedagogically sound. Let's work together to create enriching, impactful educational experiences for NLU's learners.
