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Advancing Faculty Excellence

Sprint Mini-Courses for Faculty

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CAFE Teaching and Learning offers self-paced Sprint Mini-Courses that help instructors level up their skills in course design, assessment, community-building, and inclusion. These short-format courses are ideal for busy faculty who want to stay current with best practices in online teaching.

What’s a Sprint Mini-Course?

Each Sprint is:

  • Fully online in Canvas

  • Self-paced and designed to be completed in approximately 3 hours

  • Flexible – enroll anytime and work at your own pace

  • Supported – includes a one-on-one virtual design consultation

Each Sprint includes:

  • Context: Explore current research and best practices

  • Connect: Meet virtually with an instructional or media designer

  • Create: Design or revise materials for your course

All Sprint participants must have a University of Missouri System login.

How Badging Works

🟡 Course Badge

Earned by completing a single Sprint in any of the four topic areas.

🔵 Master Badge

Earned by completing 3 Sprints in one topic area (Design, Assessment, Community, or Inclusion).

🟣 Program Badge

Earned by completing all four Master Badges – demonstrating broad expertise in high-quality online instruction.

 

Sprint Topics

 

Explore ways to structure your course and content for engagement and clarity.
Complete any 3 Design Sprints to earn the Design Master Badge.

Rethink assessment strategies to support meaningful learning and academic integrity.
Complete the 3 Assessment Sprints to earn the Assessment Master Badge.

Build an inclusive, connected online classroom that supports belonging and student voice.
Complete any 3 Community Sprints to earn the Community Master Badge.

Design courses and content that reflect accessibility, equity, and diverse learning needs.
Complete any 3 Inclusion Sprints to earn the Inclusion Master Badge.