LSA Course Design Jumpstart
The LSA Course Design Jumpstart is a hands-on workshop that helps graduate student instructors build their online Summer courses with confidence. This workshop occurs towards the end of the Spring semester, and is co-facilitated with the Instructional Design Collaborative.
In a collaborative setting, participants plan their courses, develop inclusive teaching strategies, and create meaningful ways to connect with and support all students.
As part of the experience, participants get access to adaptable Canvas templates, sample syllabi, course planning templates, and other practical tools to support online instruction.
Registration:
Participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as space is limited. Registration will close on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Jumpstart Details:
Participants attend four sessions, which occur over a four week period. Each session is held for an hour and a half and facilitated by experienced instructors.
Attendees should:
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Be Graduate Student Lecturers teaching online asynchronous courses in Summer 2026.
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Bring a syllabus and course learning outcomes to the first session.
Virtual Consultations in February and March
Opt in to a virtual consultation when you register for Jumpstart if you do not yet have a syllabus or course learning outcomes, or if you want to get started before April.
Jumpstart 2026 Sessions in April
In-person sessions will take place on Thursdays April 9, 16, 23, 30 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm in Van Hise Hall.
For questions, please contact: teach.learn@ls.wisc.edu
Past participant quotes:
“This has been one of the most valuable on campus workshops I have attended. I learned a great deal of useful information and walked away with many practical tools. Best of all was the dedicated work time on my individual course with knowledgeable course designers on hand to give advice. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough for those who are developing online courses. Thank you!!”
"I really appreciated the hands-on aspects of the workshop, and the pattern of mini-lectures followed by personal work and/or group discussions. I also very much appreciated the space provided to brainstorm ideas and discuss questions and concerns related to teaching an online asynchronous course. Thank you for being available for individual consultations during the workshop!"
Workshop Facilitators
