UH ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Reimagining Online Learning
Applications are closed!
Welcome to the UH Online Professional Development (UHOPD) Program!
This award-winning, flagship professional development program launched in 2018 to support the University of Hawaiʻi’s desire to increase flexible opportunities for residents to earn a college degree while working and raising their families. Faculty interested in redesigning or developing a new course into an accelerated format or early college focus that aligns with quality standards are provided with instructional design support and opportunities to network and collaborate with peers.
Note: The “UH Online Professional Development Program: Reimagining Online Learning,” formerly known as “UH Online 5-Week PD,” has been renamed as a result of program expansion to include additional focus areas (e.g. 5 weeks, 8 weeks, Early College). The former UH Online 5-Week PD page (2018-2021 cohorts) has been relocated under the “Archived Programs” submenu.
UHOPD Program Over the Years
Benefits of Participating
Grow Professionally
Gain new insights, perspectives, and skills focused on online teaching and learning.
Personalized Support
Receive personalized support from experienced instructional designers.
Network and Collaborate
Opportunities to network and collaborate with peers across the UH system.
Access to Resources
Access to resources designed especially for accelerated and early college courses.
Free QM Workshop
Free access to the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop ($220 value).
Receive a Digital Badge
Participants who successfully complete the program receive a digital badge and an official completion letter.
Thank you again, this was such a great experience. All instructors should be taking this course!!!
Wow, I am thoroughly impressed with the level of organization of the online materials. I know that should be standard, but not all classes have presented such detail -- coming from a self-diagnosed OCD, it's appreciated.
This course has also reignited my passion for teaching. I was able to pick up new tools to add to my teaching "tool box". As a student, I was treated respectfully and I always felt that my opinions had value. I have seen a shift in my attitude towards my students because of my positive experience in the 5 week PD. I find myself reaching out more and taking opportunities to encourage my students. I'm sharing my experience so that you know how far reaching this course has been and how much your efforts are appreciated.
Thank you very much for all your detailed and helpful comments. I really appreciate all the time you've taken to review my course!
I really appreciate the time that you each took to help me get my course ready for the 5-week format. This went far beyond converting my course to a different format, it certainly helped me improve my teaching. You have each been so patient, pointing out what I need to do but always with kindness. You are truly teachers of teachers. 🙂
Mahalo for an awesome training. I learned so much and I am no longer intimidated by online teaching.
Thank you so much for your help and guidance throughout this entire process, you were such lifesavers!!
You all have done a top-notch job and are doing a fantastic service for the university!
E lawe i ke a‘o a mālama, a e ‘oi mau ka na‘auao. He who takes his teachings and applies them increases his knowledge. (Pukui, #328)
How Do I Sign Up?
Applications for the UH Online Professional Development Program
(Accelerated and Early College cohorts) is closed! The program has evolved into a personalized and flexible support model (serving individuals and small groups).
How Do I Sign Up?
The application for the 2023 UH Online Professional Development Program
(Accelerated and Early College cohorts) is closed! Applications for the 2024 cohorts will be available mid-October.
How Do I Sign Up?
The application for the 2023 UH Online Professional Development Program
(Accelerated and Early College cohorts) is now open until Nov. 28, 2022! Applicants will be notified of acceptance by Dec. 16, 2022. Selected participants will not be eligible to teach in the first
2023 summer session in order to ensure full participation in this PD program.
Accelerated Cohort
For faculty teaching accelerated courses (e.g. 5-week, 8-week, etc). Questions may be directed to uhopd@hawaii.edu.
Accelerated Application (closed)Early College Cohort
For faculty who have taught Early College courses. Questions may be directed to uhopd@hawaii.edu.
Early College Application (closed)Accelerated (AC) Cohort
For faculty teaching accelerated courses (e.g. 5-week, 8-week, etc). Questions may be directed to uhopd@hawaii.edu.
Accelerated ApplicationEarly College (EC) Cohort
For faculty who have taught Early College courses. Questions may be directed to uhopd@hawaii.edu.
Early College Application2023 UH Online Professional Development (UHOPD) Program Schedule
- October 17, 2022: Application available.
- November 28, 2022: Application due.
- December 12-16, 2022: Applicants notified of acceptance.
Phase 1
Program
Prerequisites
- Between January – February, the accelerated cohort will attend a 30-minute Meet & Greet! The Early College cohort will attend a one-hour Orientation in January to interact with Early College alumni, high school coordinators and network with colleagues.
- Prior to the end of March, complete the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric online workshop.
- Prior to mid-April, complete the Preparing to Teach Online at UH module.
Phase 2
Laulima PD Course & Synchronous Sessions
- Between May – July, 2023: Complete the intensive UH Online PD Course, which includes 10 required 2-hour synchronous sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays (May 30, June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, and 30).
Phase 3
UH Online Quality Course Design Review
- Between July – October, when contacted, work collaboratively with an Instructional Designer to complete course revisions in alignment with the UH Online Quality Course Design Review.
2023 UH Online Professional Development Program Detailed Flowchart
View the 2023 UHOPD Program Flowchart PDF version of the 2023 UH Online Professional Development Program Detailed Flowchart.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
These FAQs were created for faculty teaching accelerated courses. Please note that this is a working document and the content continues to be revised based upon the most recent updates.
UH Online Professional Development Related Publications
ITS All Campus Workshop (July 2019)
UH Board of Regents Progress Report (June 2019)
Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (March 2018)
Mahalo to Our Collaborators for the Accelerated and Early College Cohorts
UH Online 5-Week Professional Development Archived Page
View the archived UH Online 5-Week Professional Development (2018-2021) page containing past cohorts and resources, also located under "Other Archives" in the main menu bar.
