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ECOTS Training

During academic year 2020-2021, training will consist of a condensed version of our online pedagogy and course development training course, Emory College Online Teaching Strategies (ECOTS). This training usually entails an eight-week training course and two-semesters of course development work and supplemental workshops.

This condensed three-week version of ECOTS, next offered from March 8-28, 2021, will cover the essentials of online course design, digital pedagogy, and the Emory College Online model. ECOTS will provide a structured space for faculty to pace course development work.

If you would like to register for the July/August ECOTS training, please contact your department's lead staff member or email emorycollegeonline@emory.edu.

ECOTS Requirements and Time Commitment

Faculty should plan to commit about 10 hours per week to participate in the course. Most of the content will be delivered asynchronously through Canvas modules. There will be one required synchronous meeting per week, and there will also be optional weekly Zoom office hours to discuss any technical questions faculty may have about Emory's online tools. The ECOTS modules will cover:

  • Creating and Building an Online Learning Community
  • Engaging Learners in the Online Environment
  • Establishing Teaching Presence to Support Learners

Each module will explore the best practices in course design and online pedagogy as well as the practical tools and technologies that may be utilized to accomplish these goals. ECOTS will also draw upon and highlight resources from the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship, and Teaching and Learning Technologies.

Supplementary ECOTS Training

The Emory College Online Faculty Hub in Canvas is an ongoing module that gives faculty across disciplines access to additional training, resources, and opportunities for collaboration around designing and teaching the following types of courses online:
  • High-Enrollment Courses
  • Lab Courses
  • Language Studies Courses
  • First-Year Writing Courses
  • Performance and Studio-Based Courses

An additional module addresses methods for assessment and ensuring academic integrity in online courses.

If you would like to request access to this module within Canvas, please email emorycollegeonline@emory.edu.