EL103 - Teaching Online: A Student-Centered Approach
Facilitator: Dr. Tena B. Crews
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to author, teach, assess, and revise successful online courses. You will learn to develop a course framework with consistent modules. Constructing an online community and a dynamic syllabus are important in helping you communicate with students. You will also learn how to develop an assessment plan including self- and peer-assessment as you progress through the course. No online course is complete without a comprehensive revision cycle. This course will walk you through the process of "closing the loop" to create a complete revision and improvement plan for your online course. We will provide you with ideas for student-centered learning, with activities and intellectual interactions using a variety of technology tools.
Course Reviews
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Testimonials:
As we move to our new online environment this is one of the courses we are asking all of our instructors moving from residential to online instruction to take.
The facilitator was exceptional.
Course Structure
Course Format
- Can Start Anytime
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)
Course Length
- 4 Hours of Activities
- 4 Weeks to Complete the Course
- Can Finish Faster
Completion Requirements
- Study Course Content
- Participate in Forum Discussions *
- Pass ALL Required Quizzes
- Complete Online Course Survey
* You are required to participate in the course forum. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.
Technology Requirements
- A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Adobe Flash Player
- Speakers or headphones
Course Objectives
Module 1: Authoring
- Explain the importance of utilizing a course framework.
- Describe the importance of testing a course-module template and course module.
- Articulate the importance of course-module consistency.
- Describe the learning-objects database and its function in an online course.
Module 2: Teaching
- Examine the components of a dynamic syllabus.
- Recognize the importance of building an online learning community.
- Describe the importance of effective communication.
- Discuss the importance of scaffolding learning.
Module 3: Assessment Plan
- Describe the elements of an assessment plan (formative and summative).
- Articulate the role of rubrics in assessment.
- Compare and contrast self- and peer-assessment.
- Identify components of meaningful feedback.
Module 4: Course Revision and Improvement
- Evaluate the revision cycle (i.e., 'close the loop').
- Identify and reflect upon challenges during the authoring, teaching, and assessment processes in the online environment.
- Analyze multiple evaluations during course revision cycle.
Certificate/CEUs
Completion of this Course:
- Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
How to Enroll
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