Update Your Online Course

Course developed three or more years ago are eligible for a Course Design Update. During this process, the existing course will be restructured and enhanced to meet state High Quality standards for online courses.Successful CDUs result in High Quality (HQ) Designation, as set forth by the Florida Board of Governors. The High Quality Badge is displayed in all HQ courses and is shareable on social media.

Eligibility

Any FAU online course that has been taught for 3 + years is eligible for a Course Design Update provided it has not been funded for another service in the three years. During this process, the faculty member works one-on-one with an instructional designer to update the course with fresh media and materials.

Timeframe

Process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks with a weekly meeting of 1 to 1 ½ hours

Media recording time usually takes an additional hour/week or more depending on the project

$1,500 at course completion following successful Internal Review

Courses reaching State High Quality standards receive the High Quality Badge to display in the course, which indicates a High Quality Designation, as set forth by the Florida Board of Governors.


Course Design Update Process:

  • One-on-One Instructional Design Support Throughout the Update
  • Course Update Requirements
    • Create or revise a course blueprint
    • Re-align assessments with course objectives
    • Update to the latest online course template and accessible syllabus template
    • Record fresh media for the course
    • Meet accessibility and copyright standards
  • Course Reviewed for Quality Assurance

    Courses reaching state High Quality standards receive the HQ Badge to display in the course.

Complete the Course Design Update Proposal

Course Design Update Proposal

COCE Copyright Statement: Faculty are encouraged to follow the copyright guidance provided by FAU's S. E. Wimberly Library. COCE will provide assistance for faculty wanting to locate copyright-free resources for their courses.

Proposal submission deadlines:

  • Spring 2024 Term: September 15th, 2023
  • Summer 2024 Term: February 9th, 2024
  • Fall 2024 Term: June 14th, 2024