Export Model Details
Content Expert: This is a two semester development commitment. Content Expert faculty will receive a stipend at the completion of course development. The following pilot semester, they will receive a stipend to integrate revisions to the course after they have taught the class.
Content Reviewer: In addition to the Content Expert faculty, a Content Reviewer will receive a stipend to peer review the course outline/map and provide feedback on the content of the completed course.
Learn more about Z Degree Faculty stipends….
The Experts in the Expert Model
Content Expert (CE)
The Content Expert is you! The Expert Model of course development capitalizes on your subject matter expertise. However, along the way you will learn about instructional strategies and media development.
Instructional Designer (ID)
The Instructional Designer will guide you through the development process. The will take your content and build instructionally-sound Canvas content. They will also work with you to edit, adjust and teach you about design, strategies, and sequencing.
Librarian (LIB)
The Librarian will assist with finding student library content and scholarly research to inform your online teaching practices. They will periodically check in with you, but you can also schedule extra time to meet with them. We love our librarians.
Media
One of the most essential building blocks to online instruction is media content. Your ID will connect you with our Media experts to lean about and develop video and screencasts.
Content Reviewer (CR)
The Content Reviewer is another faculty expert you will provide peer review and feedback on the content, sequencing, scaffolding, and alignment with district curriculum.
Z Degree Expert Model
The model
- The Content Expert (CE) researches and collects content with guidance from project personnel.
- The CE uploads assignments and content to Google Drive
- The Instructional Designer (ID) builds the class content in Canvas
- The Instructional Designer (ID) will be your main point of contact and will manage the flow of your project, including connecting you with the various project personnel to meet deadlines.
Requirements
Phase One/First Semester
- Professional Development: Attend initial kick-off/orientation meeting and if deemed necessary, learn more about OER and project management with Google Drive and Calendar. Later in the development process, faculty will receive personalized training on Cranium Cafe (online office hours and online instruction platform), Brainfuse (online tutoring), Dropout Detective (early alert system), and other discipline relevant tool training.
- Expert Model Development Process: Work with your project manager/Instructional Designer (ID) to develop and share course content and media and meet weekly deliverables. [example weekly schedule]
Phase Two/ Second Semester
- Pilot Course: Teach the course and make revisions
- Share Out: Share the course with the college community. This can be done in various ways and will be determined collaboratively with your Instructional Designer.
Revision Cycle
eLearning will fund revisions every 18-24 months for the entire life cycle of the Z Course. Actual funding amount and revision personnel will vary depending on the need.