Instructional Technology Foundations
This program is ideal for faculty who are new to CSULB or have not completed previous ATS programs related to Alternative Modes of Instruction (remote/online/hybrid/hyflex). We'll cover the basics of using BeachBoard and Zoom, foundational concepts for online course design, and student success factors in an online or hybrid course format.
Following completion of this program, faculty will be eligible to move on to the Quality Essentials 1 program as a next step in the sequence of this professional development series.
- Prerequisites: None
- Estimated Hours to Complete: 30-35 hours
- Stipend: After successful completion of the program requirements = $1225
Summer 2021 Program Dates (choose one)
June 14-July 9 (Session 1)
- June 18: Application Deadline
- June 14: Orientation / Start date
- July 2: Program End Date
- July 9: Deliverables Due
- Fall: Stipend Disbursed
July 26-August 20 (Session 2)
- July 25: Application Deadline
- July 26: Orientation / Start Date
- August 13: Program End Date
- August 20: Deliverables Due
- Fall: Stipend Disbursed
- Registration is now closed.
ELIGIBILITY
There are no prerequisites to participate. However, program participants who fall under one of the following categories may not qualify for the stipend:
- College of Continuing and Professional Education (CPIE) Instructor for Self-Supported (Non-Academic) programs or courses
- Academic Advisors, Teaching Assistants, and Student Assistants
- CSULB Staff and Students
You are still able to participate in the program and access the course content, resources and work closely with the Instructional Design team in these cases.
STIPEND REQUIREMENTS:
Participants must complete the following requirements to receive the $1225 stipend:
- Complete the Instructional Technology Foundations BeachBoard Course content, including quizzes.
- Complete the AMI Checklist:
The Alternative Modes of Instruction (AMI) Checklist has been developed by ATS and adapted to the needs of CSULB for course conversion to online and other modes of instruction. This is intended to offer a basic quality check for implementing best practices for course conversion. - Complete the Course Alignment Blueprint :
This document ensures that assigned Course Learning Objectives (CLO's) and faculty-designed Module Learning Objectives (MLO's) express a clear connection to course content, learning activities, and assessments as applicable. The purpose is to help identify desired results and determine acceptable evidence of learning as students progress through your course. Successful completion of this document will facilitate appropriately designed learning experiences and instruction. - Build 2-3 weeks of your BeachBoard Course.
- Attend three (3) ATS Live Course Enhancement Sessions (listed below).
OPTIONAL (NOTE: these options do not fulfill program requirements):
- ATS Tech Talks (listed below):
Sign up for any of the Tech Talks workshops and discover how to use new instructional technology tools! - Hyflex and Hybrid Instructional Techniques
Learn how to use the equipment in our "Hyflex (hybrid-flexible)" classrooms and best practices for teaching in this format.
When will registration for this program close?
June 18 at 11:59pm for the first offering and July 25 for the second offering @11:59pm.
How do I know if I need to opt-out of the stipend for this program?
Please contact your College/Department’s Administrative Services Manager (ASM).
What are the prerequisites for this program?
None
What is the duration of this course?
The course will be offered in two different cohorts and each cohort will run for 3 weeks, plus an additional week for you to submit the required deliverables. The start dates for each cohort are:
- June 14-July 2
- July 26-August 13
Please note: After July 2 and August 13, the Instructional Design team will not be actively checking the discussion board posts or students' progress in the Instructional Technology Foundation course.
What are the estimated hours to complete this program?
30-35 hours
How is this program different than the previous ATS Online Learning Studio program offered in the past?
The Instructional Technology Foundation program combines both the design and pedagogy delivery to an alternative mode of instruction. In this course, you will be exposed to new content modules and live course enhancement sessions that focus on teaching strategies and pedagogy.
If I completed the Online Learning Studio (OLS) professional development program in the past, could I enroll in this new program instead of moving forward to the Quality Essentials I professional development program?
If you completed the OLS program and would like to participate in this new program, you can be enrolled in this program and audit the Instructional Technology Foundation course. However, if you submitted the required deliverables for the OLS program you will not qualify for the stipend. To qualify for a new stipend, we recommend that you enroll in the Quality Essentials I program.
Is orientation required?
Orientation is not mandatory but strongly encouraged to attend.
How many modules and quizzes are in this course?
There are a total of 5 modules in this course and there will be a short quiz at the end of each module, starting with the Getting Started module.
When are the deliverables due for this program?
The due date to submit your deliverables are:
- July 9 (Session 1)
- August 20 (Session 2)
Where do I submit the program deliverables?
You will upload and submit your document files inside BeachBoard using the Dropbox feature on or before the due date.
After I participate in this program, will I be able to access the content of the Instructional Technology Foundation BeachBoard course after the course has ended?
Yes, absolutely! Although the course will end it will always be active, therefore you can always access the information at your convenience.
Can I enroll in more than one ATS professional development program?
You will not be able to take more than one program this Summer as the dates of the programs overlap.
Who can I contact for assistance with the Quality Essentials I program?
Please send your email inquiries to ATS-InstructionalDesign@csulb.edu.
