Canvas Design Process
TEAM
Instructor - SME (Subject Matter expert) and Stakeholder
Instructional Designer (IDs) eDS (eLearning and Design)
Learning Technologist - Technology Tool Expert
Graphic Designer - Design Course Graphics
Library- Research Assistant - additional resources in the event the class includes articles, e-books, videos
Principle -eDS Manager
Associate Instructor - Assist ID with course building
ATAC (Assistive Technology & Accessibility Centers) Accessibility guides make sure that everything in the course is accessible
PROCESS
1. Instructor requests eDS services
2. Principle works with instructor to discuss course needs
3. Principle assigns the project to the ID
4. Kick Off - Principle and IDs meet with instructor
ID RESPONSIBILITIES
5. Post Kick Off
Sends project milestones to instructor
Sets up recurring meetings and creates collaborative materials for the course
6. Course planning and design
Creates learning objectives
Plans activities - includes a check with the Learning Technologist to identify applications that would benefit the course
Plans assessments - includes a check with the Library if necessary
7. Video Materials
Review video procedures with instructor
Creates a channel for the course in Kaltura and shares with instructor
8. Graphic Designer
Builds course banners, modules, grids and Dashboard cards
9. Request Associate assistance if needed
10. Build Course
Builds shell
Uploads syllabus
Embeds course graphics
11. Perform a final accessibility check - Run UDOIT (ATAC)
12. Perform a link validation
13. Import Course
14. Launch Course
Publish instructor's desired course elements
Provide ongoing support post - launch as needed
15. Close Out
Send close-out email to faculty
Add final notes to the project
Add course maintenance guide to Box folder
Notify Principle to set course to Complete status