Online Learning Services
The Online Learning team supports the development and delivery of high-demand online courses and programming, supporting both credit and non-credit programs. The team provides extensive expertise to elevate the quality and accessibility of online programming at the U of A.
Building online courses and programs for impact
The team develops high-demand online programming to enable enrolment growth for faculties and flexibility for students. We are committed to mobilizing online graduate programming, particularly stackable graduate certificates and course-based master's degrees, to serve working professionals and post-traditional learners. OCE is investing in the development of high-enrolment online undergraduate courses to alleviate unmet demand and provide students with more agency and choice in their schedules. We seek to repackage foundational digital content to create efficiencies between credit and non-credit learning.
Leading quality initiatives for online learning
The team leverages its extensive expertise in online learning to create research-informed guidelines, best practices, and processes to elevate the quality and accessibility of online programming at the U of A. We share our expertise and resources through various channels, including consultation and course quality reviews, the Community of Practice for Online Learning co-led with the Centre for Teaching and Learning, engagement on Canvas initiatives and digital tooling, and participation on various committees and working groups at the university.
Raising awareness for U of A online courses and programs
We are committed to elevating the profile of online learning at the U of A. This includes raising awareness for new online courses and programs, advocating for searchability on the U of A website and registration system, highlighting online learning services and resources available to faculties, and sharing student success and achievement in online programming. The team actively represents the U of A at external conferences and events, presenting on projects and practices that showcase the U of A’s innovative expertise in this space.