EL102 - Online Teaching Techniques for Career College Instructors
Facilitator: Satrohan Mangal
Your degree of success as an online instructor relies heavily on several factors, among which are your level of preparedness before the date on which the course is launched; your ability to make a smooth transition into the roles and responsibilities associated with teaching in an online environment; and the effectiveness and efficiency with which you manage learners, instructional transactions embedded in the course as well as the learning environment. In this course, you will learn how to project your authority and presence into the e-learning environment, build a relationship with each learner, promote and nurture learner participation, provide informative and constructive feedback in a timely manner, minimize attrition, manage communications, manage unacceptable behavior and resolve disagreements.
Facilitator Bios
Satrohan Mangal
Satrohan, the President of Innovative E-Learning Solutions, has over twenty-five years experience in applying state-of-the art instructional systems design methodologies to define, design, develop, evaluate, and implement multi-media education and training solutions in business, computer, communication, retail and pharmaceutical industries, the military, universities and community colleges.
Satrohan hold a Bachelors degree with specialization in Educational Psychology, and a Masters degree in Educational Technology. He specializes in providing e-learning as well as instructional design consulting to colleges and universities, among which are Metropolitan College, Sargent College of Boston University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacology and Health Sciences, the Art Institute Online, Vanderbilt University, George Washington University, Northeastern University, Abilene Christian University, Bowling Green State University, Kentucky Virtual University, New England College, New England Culinary Institute, and OntarioLearn (a consortium of over forty community colleges) in Ontario, Canada.
Course Format
Course Structure
- Can Start Anytime
- Modular Structure (with online content, quizzes and forums)
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)
Course Length
- 4 Modules
- 4 Hours of Activities (about 1 hour per module)
- 4 Weeks to Complete the Course (1 module/week)
- Can Finish Faster
Completion Requirements
- Study All Modules
- Participate in Module Forum Discussions *
- Achieve 70% on Module Quizzes
- Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
- Complete Online Course Survey
* You are required to participate in at least one of the module forums. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum(s) in which you participate and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.
Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Ready
- Comprehending the Course Structure
- Comprehending the Course Delivery Platform
- Comprehending the Support Infrastructure
- Comprehending the Course Content
- Comprehending the Course Delivery Format
Module 2: Projecting your Presence & Authority
- Re-visiting Classroom Strategies
- Projecting your Presence
- Projecting your Authority
- Establishing Relationships
Module 3: Engaging Learners
- Understanding Asynchronous Discussions
- Understanding Synchronous Discussions
- Understanding Learning Styles
- Fostering Participation - General Guidelines
- Fostering Participation - Asynchronous Discussions
- Fostering Participation - Synchronous Discussions
- Providing Feedback
Module 4: Managing the E-Learning Environment
- Records Management
- Communications Management
- Counseling Management
- Behavior Management
- Conflict Management
- Attrition Management
Certificate/CEUs
Completion of this Course:
- Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
Completion of Two Courses:
- Certificate of Knowledge in Online Teaching
- Eligible for MaxPrize*
*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.
How to Enroll
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