e-Certification Deadlines:
- Summer 2026 Courses – Complete by March 20, 2026
Faculty must complete the eFaculty 2.0 workshops and receive e-certification before their online courses go live.
Workshop Requirements:
- New Faculty: Complete all five workshops
- Faculty with Hybrid Certification: Complete Workshop #2: Student Engagement at TCU
- Faculty without Hybrid Certification: Complete all five workshops
- Faculty eFaculty Certified prior to Fall 2022: Exempt, but encouraged to attend Workshop #2 for federal regulation updates
For questions about requirements or eligibility, contact koehlercenter@tcu.edu.
About the eFaculty 2.0 Workshops
These self-paced workshops are designed to fit your schedule and support best practices in online teaching. Click below to get started:
Workshop Descriptions
Explore strategies for building and maintaining a strong instructor presence in your online course. This workshop covers methods to boost student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes—with an overview of ADA compliance.
Understand the key role student engagement plays in academic success. Learn to identify common engagement challenges and apply techniques to promote interaction. Includes insights on Universal Design and Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI).
Required for faculty with Hybrid Certification seeking eFaculty 2.0 Certification.
Discover how to create collaborative, real-world learning experiences that align with students’ personal and professional goals. Includes models and tools for group work, discussions, and case studies.
Learn how to provide meaningful feedback using the right tools to support student growth and develop a strong online community. This session also offers strategies to streamline faculty workload while maximizing student success.
Gain tools and strategies for ongoing course improvement. This workshop helps faculty evaluate learning outcomes, align course content, and implement changes that enhance the student experience.
FAQ
After submitting your request, allow 1 business day for processing. Once enrolled, you’ll receive a confirmation email and can access the course by logging into TCU Online.
Go to My Courses, tab over to the eFaculty 2.0 section, and select your course.
Complete the Module 4 Survey at the end of each workshop to receive your badge via TCU email.
To view earned badges, log into TCU Online and check the Awards Showcase.
The Koehler Center offers five self-paced, 45-minute eFaculty 2.0 workshops to support high-quality online teaching at TCU. These workshops are part of our in-house quality assurance and are required for faculty preparing to teach online courses.
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