SUNY Online: US DoE regulation for Regular and Substantive Interaction in Online Courses

This webinar will 1) Provide an overview of the US DoE regulation requiring Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education courses to clarify definitions, scope, and purpose and establish a common understanding, as well as implications for accountability at the campus, course design, and instructional levels. 2) Illustrate how OSCQR can be leveraged to build awareness about the RSI at institutional, instructional designer, and faculty levels, first by providing an overview of the OSCQR tools and related resources, and then by digging into the RSI-focused OSCQR standards. 3) Provide planning and documentation templates to support participants in creating a plan of action for their future RSI work.

 Participants will leave this webinar with a greater understanding and practical knowledge of how to:

• Identify the essential elements of Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)
• Apply the OSCQR Rubric to assess and improve RSI within online and blended courses
• Evaluate use cases for practical, easy-to-use tools to assist in cultivating engagement
• Develop a plan of action to drive higher-quality interactions and experiences

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 | 12:00 -1:30 via Zoom 
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/634598796