Moderator Resources · Spring 2026
Learning Objectives & Course Design
A recap of what we covered in our 60-minute Spring 2026 moderator training session.
What We Covered
In this session, moderators explored how to design effective courses from the ground up — starting with clear, measurable learning objectives and mapping content directly to outcomes. We also introduced a 9-step AI-assisted process that instructors can use as a thinking partner when building or refining their courses. All resources from the training are linked below.
Training Summary
Key Topics from the Training
Writing Learning Objectives
Using strong action verbs and the “Students will be able to…” framework across three tiers of depth.
Mapping Content to Outcomes
Identifying what is essential versus nice-to-know, and tying every topic back to a specific objective.
AI-Assisted Course Development
A 9-step process for using AI as a thinking partner — from defining purpose to reviewing your final plan.
Hands-On Practice
Working through a real course design scenario using the practice worksheet and a sample completed example.
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