Start with the end in mind.
Define meaningful learning outcomes and design a course experience that helps students achieve them.
Turn your course design into engaging online learning.
Use content, activities, and media to focus attention on what matters most.
Create a supportive and engaging learning community
Use communication, feedback, and presence to guide learning throughout the semester.
Prepare for Success
Explore resources, examples, and practical guidance organized around the three stages of online course development. The content in Plan, Build, and Teach is designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed for success in DOE's self-paced course.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're at the beginning stages of developing (or redeveloping) an online course, we recommend checking out the PLAN: FIELD GUIDE as your first step.
Explore DOE Departmental Training
Developing student-centered online courses takes time. Kick-start your online course design with a cohort of your peers and intentional faculty development.