The Office of e-Social Work Education & Practice collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop high-quality online courses that adhere to Quality Matters criteria and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for excellent, equitable course design. Our course development processes are based on a collaborative workflow that recognizes the value that SMEs and the design team contribute within their respective fields of expertise and an understanding that neither participant can work in isolation. As part of this collaborative process, the design team oversees developmental goals and deadlines to ensure timely completion of the end deliverable.
The result of integrating this expertise ensures IUSSW meets the following standards and principles across our online curriculum:
- Fulfilling the Quality Matters rubric for best design standards to ensure content alignment, organization, and sequencing
- Following an on-brand, modular template for consistent, user-friendly content delivery
- Establishing transparent learner and instructor expectations to clearly communicate desired outcomes
- Delivering equitable and accessible learning materials to accommodate diverse learners
- Enhancing student engagement, interaction, and learning to improve overall educational satisfaction
- Refer to our Online Course Development Guidelines & Responsibilities for more information about our collaborative workflow processes.
