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Online courses often struggle with low student engagement, leading to feelings of isolation, decreased motivation, and suboptimal learning outcomes. Faculty may lack the knowledge or skills to effectively implement RSI strategies within the Canvas LMS to foster meaningful interactions and promote active learning, resulting in a less engaging and interactive learning experience for students.

Takeaways

After attending the workshop, the online course instructor will be able to define the concept of Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and explain its role in online courses using their own words.
After completing the workshop, the online course instructor will be able to identify the impact of key principles of RSI on student engagement and learning outcomes.
By the end of the workshop, the online course instructor will be able to recognize Canvas tools and features that can be used to apply RSI principles in their online course.

CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric

The CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric provides standards for effective online course design. This workshop aligns with key rubric elements related to the following elements.

B2: Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI)
B3: Student-Initiated Contact
B4: Student-Initiated Contact with Other Students
B5: Regular & Substantive Interaction Among Students