Course Design Plan (CDP)

Self-Guided Course Design and Development

Posted on February 5, 2026March 16, 2026 by Jennifer Parker and Catherine Healy

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February 5, 2026

Jennifer Parker

Overview

This post guides UConn faculty in designing, building, and teaching online and hybrid courses. Please see UConn Registrar’s Course Modalities for a complete explanation of each instructional approach.

The phases outlined are intended for faculty with a strong background in teaching and pedagogy who are already comfortable using HuskyCT. To learn more about the skills and knowledge needed, see UConn Competencies for Online and Hybrid Instruction.

We encourage faculty who prefer a more guided support model to review the phases outlined in this site and then contact eCampus to work with one of our staff members.

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Writing Learning Objectives

Posted on July 15, 2024March 25, 2026 by Jennifer Parker

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February 7, 2025

Jennifer Parker

Overview

Objectives explain the destination of the learning experience to students. When written well and aligned with other course elements, objectives help students make cognitive connections between materials, learning activities and assessments. This alignment increases the possibility of learning success and enables both the students and the instructor to stay focused and monitor learning.

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Design: Using a Course Design Plan

Posted on January 25, 2016December 2, 2025 by Jennifer Parker

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February 13, 2025

Jennifer Parker

Overview

This article introduces using a course design plan for the design phase of the instructional design model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) and how it can help meet alignment principles of Quality Matters’ Standards for Course Design.

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