Description

Great teaching can happen anywhere, but teaching online requires different skills, strategies and tools than in a traditional face-to-face classroom. In this 4-week course you'll gain proficiency in the unique qualities and perspectives of masterful online teaching, including powerful ways to support the success of online students, how to lay a foundation for a productive learning community, and infusing your course with your distinctive presence. We'll walk you through the pertinent federal, state, and local regulations impacting online teaching, and set you on a path to designing success for you and your students! 

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and discuss federal and state regulations that impact online course policy and practice;
• Identify local support for online teachers and learners;
• Design introductory activities that support an online learning community;
• Develop clear and supportive online course policies.

Fulfills

This is an introductory course designed for users new to teaching online. Though it does not fulfill a requirement for any @ONE certificates, it's a terrific starting point for those interested in the Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching Principles.

Duration: 4 weeks

Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours

Level of Difficulty: Beginning

Optional Continuing Education Credit

Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling.  A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply.  To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information