Empower Your Teaching. Elevate Your Course.
This Teaching Online website is a Miami Online resource hub meant to be your central source for creating high-quality, engaging learning experiences.
Whether you need a quick guide on setting up a new tech tool, are looking to redesign a course using the latest pedagogical strategies, or want to partner with a Learning Designer on a course development project, we have the resources and expertise to support you at every stage of the teaching online journey at Miami.
Explore Our Resources
Your comprehensive resource hub for designing, teaching, and improving online and hybrid courses at Miami University.
Technical Support & Training
Get help with Canvas and instructional technology tools, explore support documentation, and view upcoming training sessions.
Design & Development
Resources for planning, building, and redesigning courses. Find self-service guides and templates, or partner with a Learning Designer for 1:1 design support.
Video & Multimedia
Got video needs? Explore our resources to determine if you want to record on your own or partner with our Media team to produce high-quality, in-studio video.
FAQs & Policies
Find answers to common questions and access University policies related to online/hybrid teaching and Canvas.
Latest Resources
- Online Course Video Engagement Strategies
How long should the videos be? In general, shorter course videos align better with learners’ attention spans and reduce cognitive fatigue. Research by Guo (2013), […] - Microcredentials Overview
What is a microcredential? At Miami University, Microcredentials are skill-specific, workforce-driven credentials that can be completed in one year or less, and are made up […] - Course Development Pipeline Overview
What is the Pipeline? The LD Course Development Pipeline is a Google Sheet that is maintained by the Learning Design Manager. The Pipeline is a […] - Online Course Planning Grid
What is the Miami Online: Online Course Planning Grid? The Miami Online: Online Course Planning Grid is a tool that is used by Miami Online […] - Prepare to Build a Course with a Learning Designer
Getting Started The first step before meeting with your assigned Learning Designer is to ensure you have signed the course development agreement sent to you […] - Online Course Planning Grid
What is the Miami Online: Online Course Planning Grid? The Miami Online: Online Course Planning Grid is a tool that is used by Miami Online […]