Abstract:
A Libraries and Learning Services team took the responsibility of developing of an online course on academic integrity. The course would be compulsory for all of our new university students. This was a significant challenge as the course must cover the topic for all student levels and all disciplines, and must engage students in online learning. Taking a research informed, user centred design approach we successfully delivered this project. By collaborating with an academic consultant who teaches user centred design, the Libraries and Learning Services team navigated their way through the various stages of information gathering, design, user testing and a pilot. Our experiences, reported here showed the benefits of this approach in terms of applying a methodology for successful course development, better understanding our students, and staff development.
