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Develop Your Virtual Instruction

NOTE: We can bring this program to your organization, or deliver it as a cohort. To express interest, submit the request for information form.

The widespread need for virtual classrooms isn’t likely to go away anytime soon, and teachers of all levels can benefit from either an introduction to or reinforcement of online course design. Rather than enrolling in a lengthy professional development program, get started with focusing on what you think you’d benefit from the most.

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    Est. Tuition $1,190

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    Learning Format Online

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    Duration 6 months *

    *Duration times can vary, talk to your student success coach for more information.
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    Total Units 6 Units

  • Differences between online learning and face-to-face learning, as well as synchronous and asynchronous learning
  • Introductory and advanced types of assessment methods, including developing learning objectives, quiz construction, and collaborative peer assessment
  • Methods for using the Canvas LMS to develop and deliver course content, such as slides and discussions
  • Practice delivery of an online course, including developing best practices and using rubrics and discussion board responses for instructor feedback

  • Teachers, trainers, and professionals in K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, or education technology

Required Courses

Course Formats
Students will choose two courses from the following list.
Required (6.00 Units )
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Instructional Design for Online CoursesThis course addresses the differences between online and face-to-face learning, and synchronous and asynchronous online learning.
3.00 Units
Effective Assessment in Online CoursesThis course introduces students to the purpose and types of assessment and walks participants through proper construction of course learning objectives and success criteria, which provide the basis of relevant assessment activities.
3.00 Units
Tools and Techniques for Online Course DevelopmentThis course gives learners the opportunity to apply a teaching model to an overall course structure, starting with creating modules and then populating them with various tools to support creation of content and practice exercises.
3.00 Units
Successful Online TeachingStudents will learn how to deliver their online course design as an organized, knowledgeable, and compassionate instructor who applies proven teaching techniques that keep the student at the center of their efforts.
3.00 Units
 

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