Professional Development for Course Design, RSI Compliance & Workload Planning
This platform provides evidence-based tools to help you design effective, compliant, and balanced online and hybrid courses. Whether you're planning a new course or refining an existing one, these resources will guide you through workload calculations, federal compliance requirements, and best practices for student engagement.
Built on research from: Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL, University of Illinois), U.S. Department of Education RSI Guidelines, Quality Matters Standards, and community college best practices.
Calculate if your course meets federal credit hour requirements (Carnegie Unit). Input your activities and get instant feedback on whether your course is too light, too heavy, or just right.
Interactive learning modules covering federal RSI requirements, compliant course design strategies, and how to document instructor presence in Canvas.
Download ready-to-use templates for course maps, weekly interaction schedules, assignment rubrics, and RSI documentation for accreditation reviews.
Step-by-step guides for using Canvas features to ensure RSI compliance, track student engagement, and streamline grading workflows.
Ensure your course meets ADA and Section 508 requirements. Tools for checking PDFs, videos, and course materials for accessibility compliance.
Research-backed strategies for increasing student participation, reducing attrition, and building community in online courses.