Step 5, Tech Check (5 Steps for Course Design Series)

Issued by GVSU Faculty/Staff Professional Development

Technology plays an important role for students in their course, regardless of method of delivery. How do we design courses to ensure that the student has a smooth technology experience and that they can access what’s needed to be successful in our courses? In this final session, we will talk through some building blocks to include for students in your course, considerations in your course design, and strategies for instructor and student success using technology in instruction.

Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

In your Course Alignment Map, 1) Fill in your Tech Check column for all relevant weeks. 2) Check the technology, links and availability in your course for all content items listed for the week for each row in your Course Alignment Map. 3) Indicate in the Tech Check column that each of the week’s items were carefully checked and working appropriately in the course for each week.
Run the Accessibility Report in your course and fix any issues for accessibility.
Complete The Student Experience Activity.