Training & Professional Development

Essentials for Online Courses and Instruction: This comprehensive training course is designed to refine and improve the knowledge and skills of online faculty to target growth in the areas of instructional design and instructional competency. Its goals are to provide practical guidance and benchmarks regarding the design and implementation of outcomes, content, assignments, rubrics, RSI, quality feedback, ADA accommodations, student success, principles of assessment, and technology for teaching and learning.

We often assist clients with the art and science of instructional design via Magellan’s comprehensive instructional design training course. Practically crafted to help your team gain proficiency in creating engaging and effective learning experiences. Explore instructional models, design strategies, and assessment techniques. Develop practical skills to design impactful instruction aligned with learner needs. Enhance your team’s instructional design proficiency and elevate the quality of your online offerings.

This professional development workshop covers the underlying principles behind the Department of Education’s Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards for online education. It explores practical ways faculty and staff can meet these standards based on industry best practices.

This professional development workshop covers many of the essentials of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the physical and virtual classroom. It gives a general overview of principles for DEI-sensitive curriculum design. It explores the underlying factors that affect equity gaps (e.g., cultural norms, SES, etc.).

It examines teaching techniques (face-to-face and online) that help create an inclusive classroom environment. It also covers methods of engaging multiple diverse populations in the classroom in meaningful dialogue and best practices for creating equity and communicating equitably in the classroom.

At Magellan, we understand that each institution has unique needs. That is why we offer “Built to Suit” training solutions, allowing us to tailor custom training programs specifically designed for the distinct requirements of your institution. Whether you have specific focus areas, goals, or challenges, our expert team will collaborate with you to create a personalized training curriculum.