Syllabus -Online Faculty

1. Course Syllabus
Parker University Online Faculty Training
and Certification Program
Course Introduction
This course covers Faculty Expectations,
Blackboard training, and other course
administration skills necessary to be a
successful, effective online instructor at
Parker University.

2. Learning Outcomes
1. Learn Faculty Expectations for online
faculty at Parker University.
2. Demonstrate understanding of
technology tools and learning platforms
used in Parker University’s online course
environment.
3. Identify and use online faculty and
student resources available at Parker
University.
4. Complete and pass the Online Faculty
Certification exam with a passing score of
80% or higher.

3. Course Organization
I. Faculty Introductions
In this section, faculty will be
required to:
• Respond to the Philosophy of
Teaching discussion prompt.
• Respond to the Remembering
Our Mission to Teach
discussion prompt.
• Create a Bio using
Blackboard’s Wiki tool.

4. II. Faculty Expectations
This section outlines faculty
expectations and guidelines for
teaching at Parker University.
• Course Administration
• Faculty Communication
• Faculty Performance

5. III. Technology Training
This section outlines faculty
expectations and guidelines for
teaching at Parker University.
• Bb Navigation and Customization
• Bb Course Management Tools
• Bb Content Management and
Presentation Tools
• Interaction Tools,
• Assessment, Feedback and
Grading Tools
• Bb Collaborate Training
• Attendance Tracking
• Early Alert
• Safe Assign/Turnitin

6. IV. Faculty & Student Resources
This section explores a variety of
student and faculty resources
available at Parker University.
• Academic Calendars
• Disability Services
• Library
• Student Affairs
• Textbooks
• Parker University Catalog
• New Student Guidebook
• IT Help Desk
• Tutoring
• Center for Teaching and Learning

7. V. End of Course Exam
The End of Course Exam
assesses faculty understanding
of Faculty Expectations,
Blackboard training, and other
course administration skills
necessary to be a successful.
Faculty are required to pass the
exam with a score of 80% or
higher.