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Teach Effectively No Matter the Distance

The sudden and widespread changes to traditional teaching have required teachers of all experience levels to be more agile while still meeting their institution's and district's standards of quality. But for educators who aren't as tech-savvy or have never taught an online course before, where do you start to set up, let alone keeps students engaged and learning? While some lessons and skills can translate to an online learning environment, others need an adjustment or a new approach altogether. Learn from your peers and local experts how to design an effective virtual classroom for all class levels.

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    Est. Tuition $2,455

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    Learning Format Online

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    Duration 12 months *

    *Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.
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    Total Units 12 Units

  • The impact of different learning environments and the online teaching journey based on course design formula
  • Methods for assessing student success in an online environment, including the development of quiz questions and assignments
  • A special topic of choice in assessment, including project-based assignments, course evaluation, and video-based quizzes
  • Skills for using the Canvas LMS for content and exercise delivery
  • Methods for designing teaching best practices, a teaching philosophy, and a strategy for managing discussion questions through a virtual session practice run
  • Middle and high school teachers and higher education instructors looking for support in teaching and designing virtual classrooms
  • Working professionals such as trainers interested in developing their skillset with knowledge of online educational technologies

Enhance your virtual teaching with valuable tips and tools for the current teaching environment. Gain new knowledge to build effective and engaging virtual classrooms for all learners and class levels, and discover new ways to deliver your content.

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Required Courses

Course Formats
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (12.00 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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