大象传媒 has partnered with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to offer faculty members a series of 6-week asynchronous online courses (or micros) that enhance their teaching practice. Faculty members who complete four micros receive a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective Course Instruction.
acue 2024 recipients
听2024 recipients of the ACUE certificate in Effective College Instruction
ACUE courses or micros are offered online year-round.听 The average time commitment per micro is 2-3 hours per week.听 These micros teach practices that have been proven to increase student achievement in online and face-to-face classes and close equity gaps. ()

The micro credentials are offered online over the course of the academic year. The average time commitment is 2-3 hours per week. These micro credentials prepare faculty with evidence-based teaching practices proven to increase student achievement and close equity gaps (听 Faculty who complete all four micro credentials (one of which must be Designing Learner-Centered Courses)听 will earn a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction, the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).听听
This听course prepares educators to use research-based practices shown to help students succeed.

The program addresses the essential pedagogical skills and knowledge in the following five main areas of study:

  • Designing an Effective Course
  • Establishing a Productive Learning Environment
  • Using Active Learning Strategies
  • Promoting Higher Order Thinking
  • Assessing to Inform Instruction & Promote Learning

To register, go to 听click on apply now, enter your email address, and a verification code will be sent to you via email enabling you to register

Please contact Dr. Patricia Kollander for more information.