You Want me to Do What?

Last week I met withe my professor to discuss the possibility of teaching a grad class in the Education department. It was my understanding that this was going to be an online class, I would be given the materials and a syllabus and throw in my own assignments here and there.

Not quite.

Instead, I was handed materials to design a course from scratch because they are redesigning the program. Ok, I can still do that. I am sure I can throw together a few assignments and call it a day. Unfortunately, I was informed it isn't an entirely online class either. Instead, since it is a new class and must be taught in the classroom first, I will be teaching it in a hybrid format which means the class meets three times, and the rest is online.

This is where I have the problem.

Have I mentioned I hate standing up in front of people? I start to get this nauseous feeling, and get clammy. I have no problem teaching fourth graders - they are nine and ten! The people in these grad classes will probably be older then me. I. Am. Terrified.

With all that being said, I still agreed to do it. I'm not sure what I was thinking. I am sure it is going to be a very interesting journey. It is definitely an opportunity I could not pass up. The money is great. I will be teaching 6 classes next year at $2,000 a pop. Nice money for a little vacation, or to save for our college fund for when we have kids (yes, I plan that far ahead), OR to buy things for our new house!

Now I just need to design the course! What did you like most about your college courses? Any help in design would be appreciated!!!