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Case Study

CSUCI Partnership: Elevating Online Learning through Optimized Course Design

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) partnered with OES to develop customizable, standardized online courses that align with its academic vision and support a high-quality, scalable online learning experience.

Canvas

Higher Education

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OBJECTIVES

  • Scale CSUCI’s online learning experience while upholding high standards for course quality and engagement.
  • Develop customizable, standardized courses that faculty could efficiently personalize and deploy.
  • Build a cohesive and branded online learning environment aligned with CSUCI’s academic vision.
  • Enhance accessibility and inclusivity to create a seamless experience.

OUR APPROACH

OES used a collaborative, “follow the sun” approach, with our Cape Town-based team working around the clock to support CSUCI’s timeline. The team, including learning strategists, designers, and technologists, created a master course template to ensure consistency and quality across all courses.

A workshop was held with CSUCI stakeholders to establish a program-level learning strategy and framework, develop a visual style guide, and create a course shell and templates. These elements were signed off by CSUCI to ensure alignment. Group training sessions further supported subject-matter experts (SMEs), clarifying roles and timelines—making the course development process efficient and coordinated. This setup required about 130–150 hours of SME engagement, streamlining the execution process.

Templates, clear timelines, and firm scope management ensured consistency and flexibility, allowing faculty to customize courses while maintaining a cohesive brand. Construct’s team also provided options for additional multimedia, enhancing the learning experience with adaptable design elements.

K-12

age-appropriate content

13

grade-level courses

300,000

learners reached

OUTCOMES

Increased Student Engagement

CSUCI’s new suite of online courses led to enhanced student engagement, with structured and accessible content that improved learning experiences across the board.

Faculty Empowerment

Faculty reported greater ease in customizing courses within a consistent, high-quality framework, allowing them to better engage their students and personalize their teaching.

"Partnerships for program development can feel transactional, but OES is truly an augmented team at every level. Our faculty have confidence that their courses will feature quality in the design and consistency in the overall student experience. Likewise, our Digital Learning staff appreciate the OES Learning Solutions team’s expertise and reliability throughout our projects."

Lorna Gonzalez
AVP for Digital Learning, California State University Channel Islands

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How This Approach Can Benefit Your Institution

Construct’s optimized course design services empower institutions to elevate their online offerings. Through strategic customization and cohesive branding across multiple courses, institutions gain scalability, accessibility, and inclusivity. Construct’s expertise enables universities to deliver impactful, engaging courses that enhance students’ educational experiences.

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