SLXD: Designing an Engaging and Dynamic Course Syllabus In-Person / Online

Imagine your syllabus as the trailer to a blockbuster movie – packed with intrigue and anticipation. Are you ready to transform it from a checklist into a dynamic guide that sparks curiosity? In this session, we’ll explore how to create a syllabus that not only clearly outlines course structure, expectations, and objectives but also captivates your students' attention. Discover how to incorporate interactive elements that turn your syllabus into an engaging and motivating tool for learning.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:

Revise and update existing syllabi to align with best practices in course design.
Integrate interactive elements into the syllabus to engage and motivate students from the outset.
Utilize design strategies to make the syllabus visually appealing and easy to navigate.

Date:: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time:: 10:00am - 11:00am
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Audience:: Advising Staff Educator Network Future Faculty In-Class Educators Online Educators Quality Matters
Categories:: Curriculum Development Designing Courses Hybrid Session Improving Courses In-person Session Online Session Synchronous Session

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SLXD: Designing an Engaging and Dynamic Course Syllabus In-Person / Online