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Support for designing, developing, and delivering effective online and hybrid courses at Kent State.

Whether you are new to online teaching or looking to enhance your current courses, Kent State Online provides training, tools, and resources to help you create engaging, high-quality learning experiences for your students.

 

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Online Teaching

Training Opportunities

Explore a variety of self-paced training courses designed to support your success in online teaching. These Canvas-based trainings cover key topics such as course design, Canvas tools, student engagement, communication, and assessment.

 

How to Access Training

All training is self-paced and delivered via Canvas. Browse courses designed to help you create effective and engaging online learning experiences.

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    Resources

    This page brings together key resources to support faculty teaching in online and blended learning environments.

  • Syllabus Toolkit

    A syllabus is a document that we commonly use to communicate pertinent course information to our students and is often the first point of contact our students have with the course and with us. Creating a student-friendly syllabus can be the start of a positive experience in your course while increasing motivation and academic success.

    Why Use a Student-Friendly Syllabus?

    • Communicate your enthusiasm and provide a warm welcome.
    • Emphasize a welcoming tone with positive and encouraging language.
    • Normalize challenges and co
  • Digital Accessibility for Course Materials

    Title II of the ADA

    What is Title II?

    In 2024, the Department of Justice updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This update mandates that all digital course content offered by public universities conform to accessibility industry standards by April 24, 2026.

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