BRIDGE-RI Content Development
Do you have a great idea for a course on BRIDGE-RI? Are you interested in working with MTSS Rhode Island to develop online professional learning for Rhode Island educators? Learn all about our process for content development, from curating vetted resources, creating original course materials, and putting it all together for BRIDGE-RI users. Learning objectives include:
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Content Developer, Course Designer, and BRIDGE-RI Admin
- Reviewing the essential components of a BRIDGE-RI course
- Exploring how put together content to get a course up and running, from start to finish
- Discovering and applying best practices for content curation and creation, including accessibility and copyright
- Connecting in real-time with BRIDGE-RI Admin and other Content Developers to ask questions and get support
Please note that this course is a prerequisite for BRIDGE-RI Course Design.
To enroll in this course, contact Lindsay Scarpaci at lscarpaci@westbaycollaborative.org.
Intended Audiences
Content Developers and Course Designers for BRIDGE-RI Courses
Course Type
Self-paced with optional check-ins
Recommended # of PLUs
2 PLUs
Facilitator: Lindsay Scarpaci
BRIDGE-RI Digital Accessibility Fundamentals
This short, self-paced course will share best practices for designing accessible digital materials, such as Moodle courses, documents, and other electronic resources. Topics covered will include:
- basic text structure
- hyperlinking and alt text
- checking for accessibility
- sharing of additional accessibility resources
Please note this course requires permission to enroll. Please contact the BRIDGE-RI Administrator if you would like to enroll in this course.
Intended Audiences
Moodle course designers
Course Type
Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
1 PLU
Course Content Specialist: Lindsay Scarpaci
BRIDGE-RI Introduction to Course Design
This self-paced/semi-facilitated course will take you through everything you need to know to get started creating high quality, online professional learning through BRIDGE-RI's Moodle site. Topics covered will include:
- Defining online learning
- Important factors to consider, such as accessibility and copyright
- Moodle editing basics
- Delivering content
- Building interactive and engaging elements
- Planning your course for BRIDGE-RI
- The process for building courses in BRIDGE-RI
Please note this course requires permission to enroll. Please contact the BRIDGE-RI Administrator if you would like to enroll in this course.
Intended Audiences
Moodle course designers
Course Type
Self-Paced/Semi-Facilitated
Recommended # of PLUs
15 PLUs
Course Facilitator: Lindsay Scarpaci
BRIDGE-RI Designer Sandbox
This is a closed course for BRIDGE-RI course designers in training. If you need access to this course, please contact Lindsay Scarpaci.
Course Designer: Nicole Bucka, Catherine Jacques, Kimberlee Johnsen-Smith, Ellen Reinhardt, Lindsay Scarpaci, Michele Walden-Doppke