E-Learning Support and Instructional Design (eLSID) provides professional development and training for faculty. To be eligible to teach online at Wake Tech, faculty are required to successfully complete a 30-hour online certification program, facilitated by eLSID. Additionally, eLSID develops and facilitates training sessions focused on online best practices, digital accessibility, and instructional technologies. Please see the descriptions from the eLSID Course Catalog:
In this eight-week online course, participants will learn about Wake Tech's eLearning Preparedness Initiative across the College (EPIC) and how it will help in effective and efficient course design. Participants will gain and apply knowledge and skills in Universal Design for Learning, accessible course design and best practices in course navigation, communication and collaboration, and online assessments. Participants will demonstrate these skills through the design and creation of an online course. The evaluation of the course will be used to measure success.
This course can be taken instead of the following series:
This course is a comprehensive certification satisfying all EPIC30 courses, including Blackboard skills, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility and best practices. For this 10-week module, faculty must follow a weekly schedule, and there are specific deadlines that must be adhered to. Faculty will be required to submit work during designated times so they can receive feedback in a timely manner for material that builds towards a final project.
This course can be taken instead of the following series: