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Personalized Learning, Global Scale.
Rice Digital Learning expands access to Rice University’s academic excellence through flexible digital education that adapts to the diverse needs of modern learners. We partner with faculty to create intentional learning experiences that meet students where they are—recognizing that today’s learners balance multiple responsibilities while pursuing their educational goals.
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AI in Education: Resources for Faculty
AI is reshaping teaching and learning, and Rice Digital Learning is here to help. Explore our latest resources on ethical AI use, instructional best practices, and practical strategies for integrating AI into your courses. Stay informed and discover how AI can support your teaching goals while keeping students at the center of the learning experience.
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Data-Driven Results
- 4.2 million+
- Global Enrollments
- 2.7 million+
- Global Learners
- 100+
- Rice Online Courses and Programs
- 7
- Rice Schools and Departments
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What We Do
We collaborate with faculty and staff across Rice to enhance digital learning experiences and support innovative teaching strategies.
Digital Learning Strategy and Program Design
We’ll help you craft and execute a tailored digital learning strategy that aligns with your goals and connects with your learners. Together, we create programs that inspire, engage, and uphold Rice’s academic excellence.
Digital Marketing and Outreach
Want to extend your program’s reach? We design targeted campaigns to connect with a diverse audience and drive enrollment.
Recruitment and Personalized Engagement
From inquiry to enrollment, we support you in engaging prospective students with personalized outreach.
Course Design
Bring your course to life! Our instructional design experts help you create interactive, evidence-based courses that captivate learners and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Video Production and Media
We create dynamic educational media to elevate your course content and engage learners. Our expert team manages production from start to finish, so you can focus on teaching.
Student Support and Success
We prioritize student success by providing comprehensive services that keep learners engaged and on track, every step of the way.
Services from Our Rice
Partners
Our Rice partners offer the following services in support of digital learning and academic innovation.
Learning Technologies
Learning Environments at Rice University assist faculty by creating and managing classrooms, labs, and virtual spaces designed to foster collaboration, adaptability, and immersive learning.
Faculty Development and
Learning Communities
The Center for Teaching Excellence collaborates with faculty and pedagogy experts to curate a variety of resources that support teaching excellence.
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Ensuring All Students Feel Valued, Empowered, and Connected.
Rice Digital Learning collaborates with Rice faculty to enhance online teaching and learning while expanding access to engaging, student-centered education. Our team of experts in instructional design, video production, digital marketing, and student success partner with you to create research-driven, interactive learning experiences that support diverse learners—expanding Rice’s reach while upholding our commitment to personalized education.
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Faculty Voices
"It’s been a great experience working with Rice Digital Learning."
I can’t believe what we’ve accomplished. It’s not like we could just take our classroom course and transfer it directly online. We had to recreate a lot of the content to make it appealing to a wide audience, and that required a lot of collaboration. It’s going to be a fun project! You gotta do a lot of work and provide the information, but Rice Digital Learning will figure out the best way to present it.
Al Danto
Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship | Rice Business
“Many of the videos that I used as part of the online course,
I've actually been able to adapt them, pull them into Canvas, and make them available as supplemental materials for my students. It's added additional resource to make the course more valuable.”
Dr. David Van Kleeck
Professor in the Practice, Engineering Leadership | Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
"I loved working with the Rice Digital Learning team."
Making a Coursera course is a big endeavor, and I could not have done it without their organization and creativity.
Dr. Molly Morgan
Senior Lecturer and Co-Director, Program in Museum and Cultural Heritage | Rice Social Sciences
"What I've really enjoyed is the collaborative process."
I like the collective brainstorming that I’ve been able to do with my team. I didn’t know, coming into this, that I would be working with a team of experts. The level of professionalism has been impressive, and I felt supported every step of the way.
Dr. Elizabeth Slator
Associate Director, Programs | Rice Recreation and Wellness Center
“Having an amazing team of video producers and course designers is something that’s incredibly underutilized, especially at Rice.
Once you start working with them, it sparks new creativity that makes your teaching better and stronger. I’d encourage anyone thinking about bringing their courses online to reach out to Rice Digital Learning—they help you take your vision and turn it into an engaging, high-quality learning experience for students everywhere."
Dr. Laura Kabiri
Assistant Teaching Professor, Sports Medicine Advisor | Rice Natural Sciences
"I really did like the teamwork aspect of it."
“Having an amazing team of video producers and course designers is something that’s incredibly underutilized, especially at Rice.
Dr. James DeNicco
Senior Lecturer and Director of Principles of Economics Program | Rice Social Sciences
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I develop a course with Rice Digital Learning?
Rice University welcomes the opportunity to support faculty in offering their Rice courses on the Coursera, edX or Canvas platforms. If you're interested in enhancing one of your courses through digital education or creating online courses, please visit our contact page.
How can I use a Rice Digital Learning course in my own classroom?
Rice faculty and departments regularly use Rice Digital Learning courses and materials in their classrooms. For more information on using Rice Digital Learning courses in your classroom, please direct your inquiry to digital@rice.edu.
Does Rice University offer online master's programs?
Yes, Rice University currently offers four top-ranked online master’s programs:
- Online MBA
- Online Master of Computer Science
- Online Master of Data Science
- Online Master of Engineering Management & Leadership
Does Rice University offer other online courses for credit?
Yes, Rice University offers many online courses for credit, and more are being added each year. The Rice Course Schedule provides a list of 100% online courses (labeled “Fully Online”) offered to Rice students each semester.