The Online Teaching Institute (OTI)
The Online Teaching Institute (OTI) is one of the signature programs at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching. This institute is designed to support Faculty and TAs in developing evidence-based practices that promote student learning in an online environment. The OTI is a three-week course led by CAT instructors where participants have the opportunity to discuss and learn from other faculty members, with an expected time commitment of about 5 hours per week. The course is asynchronous and does not require live meetings. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Letter of Completion and a Credly badge.
Upon successful completion of the OTI, you will be able to:
- Identify strategies to establish presence and build community online.
- Consider key elements of online course design.
- Design online assessments that improve student learning.
- Create effective and engaging discussions for students.
- Identify how to structure an online course to motivate learners and support their success.
- Explore accessible learning principles and the resources for implementing them.
- Apply evidence-based practices for effective teaching and learning in an online learning environment.
To learn more, please refer to the OTI course description for more details.