We are committed to providing the highest quality of services and resources for our faculty and department partners. OXP provides course consultations with faculty to apply current research on learning and innovative teaching practices that support student-centered learning. An array of faculty development training and workshops and support for the design and effective use of active learning spaces, including training faculty on teaching with technology.
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Our Faculty Resource Hub is built to support you in every stage of online course design. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, templates, recordings, and handouts to help you enhance your teaching, explore technology solutions, and create engaging, accessible learning experiences.
Instructional Design Consultations are one-on-one, topic-focused sessions designed to support online and hybrid faculty with specific questions or challenges related to course design.
Consultations are a great option when you're looking for expert feedback or targeted guidance, and they are scheduled based on Instructional Designer availability. Request a consultation below and an ID will get back to you within 48 hours.
Consultation topics may include but are not limited to:
Feedback using the Texas State Best Practice Checklist with actionable suggestions for improvement.
Guidance on improving course accessibility using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
Support in aligning learning outcomes with materials, activities, and assessments.
Support creating engaging, interactive content and multimedia activities for your online course.
Help designing effective formative and summative assessments aligned with outcomes.
Support developing and integrating OER learning materials within your online or hybrid course.
Advice for implementing strategies that promote student engagement in online settings.
Help using course design tools in Canvas such as DesignPLUS, TidyUP, and others.
📌 Please note: ID Consultations are intended as independent check-ins rather than ongoing development partnerships. If your needs will require more than two consultations or recurring meetings, your request may be better suited to a Course Design Project (see below).
Course Design Projects involve more comprehensive instructional design support and are appropriate for larger efforts such as building a new online course, redesigning an existing one, or developing a new program template.
These projects include project planning, milestone check-ins, and dedicated collaboration over a longer period. Because of the level of support involved, Course Design Projects require prior approval from the Director of Instructional Design Services and advanced scheduling.
Examples of Course Design Projects may include:
Comprehensive support with full course builds or redesigns
Assistance with department-initiated curriculum updates
Support preparing a course for a formal Quality Matters review
Coordinating with a team of faculty or across multiple sections on course design.
To inquire about a Course Design Project, please contact Eryn Berger at erynberger@txstate.edu.
Online & Extended Programs offers faculty professional development for online and hybrid faculty, including the Teaching Online @ Texas State Certification course and the annual Summer Institute. You can also request group training and professional development on instructional design topics such as Accessibility, Active Learning Online, Course Mapping, and Instructor Presence.
Using online proctoring adds a layer of security to distance and hybrid courses while allowing students to take tests outside a classroom or testing space.
Situations may arise that might require faculty to temporarily offer some of their class online with minimal notice including a campus closure or absenteeism (faculty or a significant number of students) during illness or emergency. This guide is designed to provide a starting place for making this transition quickly if necessary and to make some recommendations in case faculty would like to anticipate a need and make advance preparations.
The Award for Excellence in Online Teaching
Nominations will be accepted for the Award for Excellence in Online Teaching beginning on March 31, 2025. Learn more about this annual award and nominate yourself for the 2026 award!
Our team partners with academic departments to support the design and development of online, hybrid, and correspondence courses. Instructional Designers work closely with faculty Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure each course is aligned with best practices in pedagogy, accessibility, and student engagement.
We provide a comprehensive, systematic design process that includes course mapping, assessment planning, accessibility review, and support for implementing effective learning strategies in digital environments.
We are currently supporting large-scale course development through the Accelerated Online Programs (AOP) initiative. Departments participating in AOP can find resources, timelines, and support materials in our AOP Administrative Portal.
📌 Please note: Course development projects require advanced scheduling and approval from the Director of Instructional Design Services. Due to the high volume of ongoing development, we recommend reaching out as early as possible to discuss availability and timelines.
If your department is planning to launch a new program or transition existing courses to online or hybrid delivery, we’d love to collaborate. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your goals.
