Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT)
CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
This synchronous version of MCOT will be limited to a small cohort to form our supportive learning community. The course contains 4 modules which have a modest weekly time commitment of approximately 4 - 5 hours.
We will explore the following topics:Module 1 - Designing Your Online CourseModule 2 - Developing Your Learning CommunityModule 3 - Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online CourseModule 4 - Motivating Your Students to Excel Certificates will be presented to those who complete all course requirements.Complete each module deliverableComplete each Tech Tools assignmentAttend 3 of 4 synchronous course meetings Teaching Excellence - Topics addressed in this workshop relate to the following elements of the Definition of Teaching Excellence at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Well-designedWell-deliveredInclusive and ethicalReflective and evolving Join us as we learn together from online teaching experts from around the world and right here at Illinois.
The course opens on Wednesday March 11, 2026, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am - 1:00pm on the following four Wednesdays - March 25, and April 1,8 & 15. Please register only if you can commit to the above dates and the estimated weekly time commitment.
If you would like to participate at your own pace, contact David Favre to register for the asynchronous version on Canvas. For more information, please contact David Favre (Teaching and Learning Specialist, CITL) at favre@illinois.edu