All new online courses at the university must go through course development. The course development process generally takes about four to six months from the initial assignment until final completion. This includes approval of the course for development, completion of the course template, and finally the review of Quality Matters standards. Support is available in all developmental phases: course design, content creation with technology, and the Quality Matters review process. If your course is selected for development, an instructional designer will contact you with next steps.
Course RevisionsAfter three years, previously developed courses become eligible for revision. When this happens, the Division of Digital Learning will notify the department to recruit faculty developers. The revision process is very similar to the development process, but generally only takes two to four months. If your course is selected for revision, an instructional designer will contact you with next steps.
Lamar University instructional designers are available to assist in developing educational materials, such as online courses, training programs, and educational resources. Their role is to create effective and engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of the university.
Whether you are new to online learning, or a seasoned veteran, we have the instructional design services in place to support you.
Ask yourself the following questions about your course.
This step involves using a course blueprint. Identify your learning objectives.
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The university has selected Quality Matters as the main form of quality assurance in online courses. It is a research-based system, driven by best practices, and backed by a community of learner focused professional educators. Meeting the standards outlined within the QM rubric helps Lamar University achieve the goal of ensuring quality for learners.
Distance Learning support is available 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. We are committed to the highest ideals of confidentiality in all matters.
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blackboard@pulounge.com
For information about Quality Matters and course design:
qm@pulounge.com