ACUE Micro: Promoting Active Learning Online

Are you interested in learning practices proven to more actively engage your students in learning and thinking critically—in an online learning environment? In the Promoting Active Learning Online course, you will learn to practices using active learning, planning and facilitating discussions, and more. Participants who complete the course will earn a microcredential from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).

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Program Details

When is it?

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025 - space is limited so please apply ASAP. Please complete the ACUE Registration Form. NOTE: Faculty who previously completed ACUE's Effective Online Teaching Course have already completed this microcredential as part of that yearlong program.

This is a fully online, asynchronous program (with an optional recommended one-hour synchronous held Friday, October 10th at noon) that runs from October to December. The program is offered online and is organized around six competencies and takes approximately six weeks to complete. Faculty learners have the flexibility to complete each module at days and times that fit their schedules. Participants will spend 2 to 3 hours engaging with module content, participating in virtual discussions, implementing new practices, and completing reflection assignments.

Who should enroll?

Faculty eligibility criteria include:

those able to protect roughly 3 hours per week
comfortable using Canvas as a learner
must be employed at CSUN and teaching a course in which they can implement new strategies
faculty at all ranks (tenure-track and lecturers) and experience level (novice and senior level faculty) are welcome to apply
this course is for motivated faculty who are open to joining an iterative and collaborative process of taking their teaching to the next level

Is there funding?

CSUN will be offering this program at no charge to eligible faculty. There is no additional faculty funding available for this program.

What are the program goals?

This microcredential program will deliver tools and resources to develop effective class sessions, teach powerful note-taking skills, and facilitate engaging discussions. Faculty also learn active learning strategies, such as jigsaw, think-pair-share, and the active learning cycle. Modules for this program include:

Developing Effective Class Sessions and Lectures
Teaching Powerful Note-taking Skills
Using Groups to Ensure Active Learning
Using the Active Learning Cycle
Planning Effective Class Discussions
Facilitating Engaging Class Discussions

Educators who complete the requirements for this program earn a microcredential in “Promoting Active Learning Online.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.

What do CSUN Faculty say about ACUE Programs?

Hundreds of faculty at CSUN have completed ACUE microcredential and credential programs. The majority say being involved in these programs is beneficial and believe the programs have positively impacted their teaching. Sample comments by CSUN faculty include:

"There is no question that the ACUE course has significantly improved my teaching and student outcomes."

"ACUE presents the information in very translatable fashion so it was easy to quickly operationalize the pedagogical tips/tricks/insights."

"Exceptional quality program with practical knowledge that can be immediately implemented into the classroom."

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