TAWNYA MEANS
Assistant Dean, CLO at Gies College of Business UIBOC
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On-demand webinarFuture/proof Your Teaching: Designing Sustainable Online Courses
In an ever-evolving educational landscape, it’s paramount for university learning designers to create courses that are not only impactful but also sustainable and adaptable.
TEGAN HUGHES
Lead Learning Designer at OES
JESSE KEENAN
Lead Learning Designer at OES
HAANIM GALVAAN
Learning Architect at Construct
On Demand Webinar
This 30-minute interactive panel discussion is specifically tailored for busy learning designers at universities worldwide, aiming to inspire with proven strategies to develop courses that stand the test of time and ultimately set students up for success.
Who should attend?
Learning designers, instructional designers, curriculum developers and academic staff involved in course development at universities.
It’s also beneficial for EdTech professionals looking to improve the sustainability and adaptability of their learning programmes.
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What You Will Learn
Sustainability at its core is making sure that the learning experiences we build today remain relevant into the future.
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Understanding sustainability in course design.
Learn the importance of sustainability in educational design, and how it benefits both the institution and the learner.
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Strategies for creating transferable content.
Gain insights into developing course materials that can be easily adapted to different contexts, ensuring that the course remains relevant and valuable across various disciplines and changes in curriculum standards.
3
Minimal maintenance design techniques.
Discover methodologies and tools for creating courses that require minimal updates, focusing on creating timeless content and leveraging technology that simplifies the process of keeping courses current.
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Enhancing student experience.
Learn how to design sustainable courses without sacrificing the quality of the student learning experience.
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Empowering academic staff.
Strategies for empowering academic staff to contribute to and maintain the sustainability of course content.
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FREE Resource for Sustainable Course Design
Meet the experts
“Dr. Tawnya Means is the Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, course design, and educational consulting, Tawnya has led teaching and learning teams and taught residential, online, and blended courses in entrepreneurship, strategy, technology, and leadership in remote teams. Her research interests include online and blended learning, active learning, learning space design, technology innovation in teaching, access to digital learning resources, generative AI for education, and faculty preparation to teach.“
Tawnya Means 
Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer, Gies College of Business
“Tegan has been part of the award-winning Learning Design team at OES for the last six years. In her current role as Lead Learning Designer, Tegan draws on research, data analytics and user experience to achieve best practice learning experiences through innovative solutions. Tegan brings a wealth of experience, from teaching across secondary, tertiary and TAFE contexts in Australia, to designing immersive, interactive online and blended courses for OES’s partners, and previously leading OES’s simulations and virtual reality services. Tegan is passionate about designing learning experiences that not only work for the learners, but academic and professional staff as well.“
Tegan Hughes
Lead Learning Designer at OES
“Haanim Galvaan is a Learning Architect and a valued member of the Construct Learning Design team, having driven learning design projects for prestigious institutions such as the University of Michigan and Georgetown Law. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music, Musicology, and Ethnomusicology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Cape Town. Haanim specializes in program development, learning architecture, and strategy.“
Haanim Galvaan
Learning Architect, Construct
“As the Lead Learning Designer at OES, Jesse leverages his expertise in online pedagogy for adult learners and the technical capabilities of LMS systems to implement best practices in online learning, particularly in the postgraduate space. With a teaching background in International Education, ESL, and Learning Design, Jesse has supported tertiary education institutions in four countries. He is passionate about influencing assessment design and content development, using workshops to promote best practices based on the latest research in online pedagogy, and constantly experimenting with new technologies to enhance student engagement.“
Jesse Keenan
Lead Learning Designer, OES
Testimonials
Sheona Thomson
Strategic Lead
“The expert learning design team at OES demonstrated a remarkable combination of creativity and warmth throughout the entire process. Witnessing our text-based scenario descriptions transform into visually engaging stories for our students was truly remarkable. The OES team offers an engaging blend of professionalism and genuine friendliness, creating a conducive environment for successful project outcomes, especially for those new to learning design collaboration. OES stands out as a committed partner to excellence in learning design, providing a positive and enriching experience.”
Michelle Picard
PVC Learning and Teaching Innovation
“Working with OES has been a truly rewarding experience. What made me happiest about our collaboration was the competence and consideration they brought to the table. The team managed to accomplish a remarkable amount of work in a surprisingly short time frame with a deep understanding of online learning and teaching. One unexpected benefit that emerged from our collaboration was the upskilling of our internal learning designers and academic staff. The team not only delivered on their promises but also empowered ours with new knowledge and skills.”
Eric Knight
Executive Dean
“Working with OES was seamless. They understood our needs quickly, making the process efficient & straightforward. What stood out most was their ability to present innovative & novel ideas that went beyond our initial brief, stretching our thinking. The proactive approach of putting new proposals to us was particularly satisfying. The responsiveness of the leadership team exceeded expectations, making the collaboration even more enjoyable. OES is easy to work with & consistently delivers on time, providing unexpected benefits through their fresh proposals & ideas.”