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COOL Process Forms

The Fall COOL Process Is Opening Soon

We encourage all New participants to get a head start by enrolling in our Accessible Course Design training.

STEP 1: New Faculty Preparation

Your COOL Support Team does not expect "perfection" (in quotes because there is no such thing). However, it is your responsibility to prepare as much as you can to be the most effective online teacher you can be. This includes identifying promising practices for teaching online and participating in the many professional development opportunities available to you. 

The following are designed to help you navigate the COOL process.

STEP 2: Complete the Enrollment Form

You will then receive an invitation to join the COOL Fall 2026 Cohort site in Canvas.

You will also receive an empty Canvas Sandbox site and invitation to join Accessible Course Design if you are a New participant. This optional asynchronous training will help you build the the items needed to complete COOL.

Note: If you are unsure of your COOL Process status (New or Fast Track) or what courses/modalities for which you've already completed the process, please check the composite list of recommended COOL process submissions (sorted by Instructor name).

Step 3: Complete Your Online Teaching Plan 

Download a copy of the current Online Teaching Plan (OTP) from the COOL Fall 2026 Cohort site, using separate forms for each course and modality. Please be sure to address all questions on the document form in detail.

We recommend that New participants focus on one OTP and sandbox. Fast Track participants are welcome to submit two OTPs.

STEP 4: Complete Your Canvas Sandbox Site for the Course Site and Accessibility Reviews

If you have not previously completed the COOL process, you will also be asked to prepare a Canvas Sandbox site where you have built the welcome/orientation materials plus two weeks of course content. This Canvas Sandbox site will be used for the Course Site and Accessibility Reviews as part of the COOL Process. A great way to make sure that your course site is ready for review is to participate in Accessible Course Design training.

STEP 5: Revise According to Feedback

Your peer Support Team will provide feedback on your OTP (and Canvas Sandbox site, if applicable). We encourage you to work with Instructional Technology so you meet the deadline for revisions.

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We are invested in your success and here to help you every step of the way!