Course Design

Set the learning path for your students. From writing objectives to defining activities — resources to help you plan.

Engagement

Motivate and inspire. Strategies, tools and tips to promote participation and foster inclusive learning.

Assessment

Enjoy the outcomes of your instruction. Measuring results while empowering learners.

Get Certified

Enroll in Teaching and Learning Online. Experience this online course as a student and build your own course.

Get Help

Support when you need it. From 24/7 tech support to dedicated time for course design consults, we’re here for you.

Learn With Us

Tap into the collective knowledge. View our webinar recordings and video collection.

Announcements

Learning from Faculty

Tips and Best Practices for Teaching Online

Faculty members who have been teaching online share the lessons they've learned over the years. Watch the videos in the playlist for useful tips you too can apply in your course! 

Designing with Pride

Group photo of members of the eLearning team taken in the catwalk hallway of Healey Library.
Your Learning Partner

UMass Boston has a long tradition in online education, with the first online courses offered over two decades ago, in the year 2000. The number of our online courses is growing to better serve our learners. Our online programs are ranked highly, year after year. The office of Learning Design Services is proud to partner with UMass Boston faculty in the design and development of quality online courses that meet the needs of all learners. Our team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.