Online instruction is increasingly pervasive in higher education, so quality of online course design and delivery is critical to the success of our institutions and individual students. This presentation will share common themes, approaches, and best practices from the teaching philosophy statements of the 2014 and 2015 nominees for the Regents' Award for Excellence in Online Teaching, individuals who were selected because they created and taught innovative and well-designed online courses that facilitate learning and engagement. Topics such as effective communication, engagement, assessment, expectations, and learning objectives span all academic disciplines. Audience members will have the opportunity contribute to the discussion and take away insights for improving their own online classes.
