Are you thinking about teaching online? In this course you’ll learn online instructional techniques and develop a plan to deliver your course online. You’ll learn what distinguishes distance learning from face-to-face instruction, strategies for online learning, ideas for course design, and the nuts and bolts of implementation—to improve your students' success. You’ll also get tips on course management software options, building community online, and learning styles. Using case studies and a historical perspective of the dynamic evolution of online teaching, you’ll leave this course with your own plan for online instruction.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Develop online, collaborative exercises with confidence
- Accommodate different learning styles and a diverse student population in your online classes
- Demonstrate Internet research skills by locating Web-based resources for online education
- Identify course management systems and online teaching resources that will work for you, both on campus and beyond
- Develop a plan for your own online course or program
Requirements for Completion
A passing performance on the following:
- Participate in all required discussions
- Submit the “Student Preparation Plan” assignment
- Submit the “Syllabus” assignment
Hours Required
This is a 4-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments will take a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file management)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading and downloading files)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
- Familiarity working with images is a plus
Technical Requirements
- Up-to-date Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system and current browser (Firefox for Mac users; Internet Explorer 6 or later, or Firefox, for PC users)
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds)
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