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Office of Online Learning

The Office of Online Learning provides comprehensive support for the development and delivery of online programs from ideation to implementation. Our team of experts provides faculty with instructional design services, course building support, quality assurance testing, student accessibility checks, and faculty professional development opportunities in online instruction.

Teaching Online or Hybrid this Summer?

We are here to help!

Faculty teaching online courses in Summer 2023 are invited to partner with the Office of Online Learning for course design and content development. Click here to read more about our services, or click here to submit a request.

NOTE: Comprehensive course design requests for Summer Session I with the Office of Online Learning must be submitted by April 14, 2023. All courses and Summer Session I design projects will be completed by May 8, 2023 in order to allow time for accessibility checking and quality assurance. Comprehensive course design for Summer Session II with the Office of Online Learning must be submitted by May 26, 2023. All courses and Summer Session II design projects will be completed by June 19, 2023 in order to allow time for accessibility checking and quality assurance. Multimedia projects and consultation requests may be submitted at any time.

 

How Does LMU Define Online and Hybrid?

According to the Academic Planning and Review Committee, Online/Distance is "defined as a course where at least 50% of the meeting time occurs via the following technologies, either synchronously or asynchronously: 1.) the Internet, 2.) one-way or two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, broadband, fiber optic, satellite, or wireless communication devices, or 3.) audio conferencing." Hybrid is "defined as a course where at least some, but less than 50%, of the meeting time will occur via the technologies outlined above."

 

 

 

Office of Online Learning Hub

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Office of Online Learning

Click below to learn more about the Office of Online Learning and how we partner with faculty to deliver the mission-driven education that is synonymous with LMU.

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Regular and Substantive Interactions (RSI)

New Federal Guidelines require Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in all online courses; explore assorted resources and best practices for engaging online learners here.

RSI
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Summer Design Portal

Faculty teaching online or hybrid courses in Summer 2023 are invited to partner with OOL for course design and content development. Click below to learn more and submit a request.

Summer Design Portal
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OOL Faculty Resources

Click below to access an assortment of tools and resources to help support your hybrid/online course design and development.

Resources
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Online Learning Consortium

OLC is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators. LMU is a member! Click below to read more!

Online Learning Consortium
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Metaversity

LMU is partnering with VictoryXR and Meta to bring a digital twin campus to all virtual learners.

Metaversity

More LMU Resources

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Center for Teaching Excellence

The LMU Center for Teaching Excellence is committed to providing resources and inspiration for all who teach at LMU to help create an excellent learning experience for all LMU students.

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Faculty Hub

Faculty support services for development and teaching, research, promotion and tenure, sabbaticals, faculty hiring, and other campus resources.

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Student Online Learning Hub

Student resources and services to support the transition to a successful and engaging online learning experience.

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Information Technology Services

ITS supports all technology on campus. Submit a request, explore the Knowledge Base, or get immediate technical assistance.

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