Overview
This training program equips professors with interactive tools to enhance course engagement, leverage emerging technologies, and create more dynamic learning experiences for their students. This initiative provides faculty with practical strategies to incorporate H5P into their teaching. By doing so, it fosters deeper student engagement, improves learning outcomes, and enriches the overall educational experience at the University of West Florida.
Process
I collaborated with subject matter experts at the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) at the University of West Florida to ensure the H5P training aligned with the high standards of their previous faculty development programs. CTLT is dedicated to fostering transformative teaching and learning environments through quality support, collaborative partnerships, and innovative technology use.
As part of the process, I conducted interviews with CTLT experts to gather insights on past training programs, including their format, instructional strategies, and overall design approach. Based on this information, I worked closely with them to develop a structured timeline and collaborative workflow, ensuring the new H5P training met the same level of quality and instructional effectiveness as their existing offerings. Through this iterative process, the training was designed to be engaging, practical, and aligned with the needs of faculty integrating H5P into Canvas.
Learning theory
The design of this training was guided by constructivist learning principles, ensuring that faculty actively engaged with H5P tools to construct their own understanding of interactive course design. Rather than passively receiving information, participants explored H5P features through hands-on activities, applied their knowledge to real-world course development, and reflected on best practices. By aligning with constructivist strategies, the training empowered faculty to take ownership of their learning, fostering deeper comprehension and the ability to create student-centered, technology-enhanced learning experiences in Canvas.
Learning Management System
This training was designed in Canvas, the university’s official Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless integration with existing faculty workflows. Using Canvas allowed participants to engage with H5P directly within their course environment, providing an authentic, hands-on experience that mirrored real classroom implementation
Training preview
Since this training is hosted by the University of West Florida, a preview of the content is available to provide an overview of the course structure. This preview offers an overview of the interactive tools, giving viewers a glimpse into the valuable experience faculty received from this training program.
Takeaways
Designing and developing this training program for the University of West Florida faculty was a valuable learning experience. One of the key takeaways was the importance of aligning interactive tools like H5P with the specific needs of faculty members, ensuring that the training enhanced their teaching strategies in a meaningful way. It reinforced the significance of collaboration with subject matter experts to ensure content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with best practices. Additionally, the process highlighted how effective use of technology can not only improve student engagement but also support faculty in embracing innovative teaching methods. Overall, the project reinforced the critical role of thoughtful instructional design in fostering an impactful and sustainable learning experience. If you wish to know more about this training project, feel free to contact me.