Tiffany Crick
Student Success Manager,
Vanderbilt University
Designing and Scaling High-Quality Online Courses with a Small Team
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 1:00PM–1:40PM ET
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Live Session
As demand for online and hybrid programs grows, many institutions face the same challenge: how to scale course development without scaling staff, budgets, or timelines at the same rate. This session shares a practical, repeatable model for designing and launching high-quality online courses with a small cross-functional team. By integrating course mapping, streamlined media production, LMS development, and coordinated student support into a cohesive workflow, teams can reduce development time while maintaining consistency and quality. Participants will explore how clearly defined roles, structured planning tools, and efficient production strategies can transform course development from an ad hoc process into a scalable system. The session emphasizes real-world implementation, offering adaptable frameworks that can be applied across a range of institutional contexts. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to improve collaboration, increase efficiency, and build sustainable online learning experiences without requiring large teams or extensive resources.
