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A template course is a preset outline assembled with teaching and learning best practices in mind. Template courses are a great way to ensure consistency across a program and compliance with Department of Education (DOE) regulations. Template courses can be designed and shared with colleagues using the Final Template Process.

Best Practices

Template courses should be designed using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. When creating a course template, there are four areas of focus. Each area has a set of best practices that IT recommends:

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