Whether you're launching a new online program, onboarding instructors, or strengthening existing online offerings, Distance and Online Education provides flexible professional development resources that support effective teaching and learning at scale.
Featured Professional Development Opportunities
Professional development opportunities range from self-paced learning resources to customized training and consultation for faculty, programs, and academic units.
On-Demand Guides
Practical Resources: Access guidance for planning, building, and teaching effective online courses.
Evidence-Based Strategies: Explore approaches to inform online course design, ICON organization and accessibility, student engagement, and instructor presence.
Self-Directed Course
Flexible Professional Development: Strengthen online course design and teaching through a self-paced learning experience in ICON.
Applied Learning: Explore evidence-based practices, apply them to your own courses, and receive actionable feedback from DOE instructional designers.
Custom Training
Guided Workshops: Participate in workshops and training designed to support instructional goals across programs, departments, and academic units.
Collaborative Support: Partner with DOE to address local needs, strengthen teaching practices, and advance online learning initiatives.
Explore additional resources, courses, and support services in the Professional Development section of the Teach Online website.