Designing a New Course
This page has been designed for Bentley faculty who are interested in creating a new course. Below, you will find resources about ideation, learning outcomes, and other best practices in course design. If you want to schedule an appointment to talk about your course design, you can find the consultation sign-up link at the bottom of this page.
Get started with this course proposal template!
Who's involved in the course approval process?
The graphic below highlights the key players who will consult on your course and approve it as it passes through governance. Keep in mind that some categories of courses require additional parties to consult and approve your course. Please review the curriculum design website, which can be found here to determine any additional parties who may be involved when developing your specific course.
A Course in Development: Creating an A+ Course Proposal
The Learning Design team has created a brief video outlining the process of designing a new course at Bentley, as well as some tips and tricks to help your proposal succeed.
Course Development Toolkit
We have assembled a variety of resources to help you develop a successful new course. See below for help on every step of the process, from ideation to writing your syllabus, to building your course out in Brightspace. If you would like a one-on-one consultation to assist with your course development, you can request one using this link: https://bentley.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EDtJIVehrjEIEC
Designing an Accessible Course
Students come to us from a wide variety of backgrounds, and taking some time to consider their perspectives and incorporate those considerations into your course design can make every student's learning experience better. Check out the links below for more information to help you get started on making your course more accessible!
Inclusive Teaching Resources: https://www.bentley.edu/academics/offices/provost/inclusive-teaching
Universal Design for Learning: https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl
Developing and Utilizing Rubrics (from the Learning Design team's blog): https://www.bentley.edu/academics/offices/learning-design/blog/developing-and-utilizing-rubrics
Check out the AAC&U's sample rubrics for inspiration when making your own: https://www.aacu.org/initiatives/value-initiative/value-rubrics