Student success is our success, of course, so an effectively designed course helps us reach one of our primary goals as educators. But have you considered how a well-designed course can make your job easier and more rewarding?

Here are a few benefits faculty with rubric-aligned courses often note:

Clearer module organization and assessment design results in fewer confused/frustrated questions, which saves everyone time.
Easy access to content and assessments allows students to spend more time on task, leading to less late work.
Accessible content provides students more options (such as using captions in a quiet environment), which leads to greater use of the materials.
Richer interactions create stronger relationships between instructor and students, which builds trust and reduces friction.
Increased collaboration among students creates an environment where students support each other.
Equitable design motives students to be more engaged in the class, making the learning environment more vibrant for everyone.
Teaching online becomes a lot more fun!