Online Teaching: Fundamentals of Instructional Design
This course provides the fundamental framework for effective development of online courses. Comprised of four web modules that combine both self-paced and collaborative instruction, this course uses a variety of hands-on learning tools, incorporates interaction with colleagues, and offers dedicated coaching from the course instructor.
About the Course
Teachers will:
- Discuss the principles of effective online curriculum design.
- Identify and implement various tools for active online learning.
- Practice and integrate specific pedagogical strategies.
- Collaborate with colleagues and course instructors to create online coursework.
- Align course content and assessments to state standards.
Online Teaching: Fundamentals of Instruction
This course applies educational research, theory, and best practices to help teachers create a nurturing online learning community. Consisting of four web modules that involve both self-paced and collaborative instruction, this course identifies the principles of teaching blended and online classes on any platform. Participants will practice course-specific communication skills, and calculate common problem solving and feedback strategies that nurture a reflective online learning community.
About the Course
Teachers will:
- Learn how to cultivate and maintain a sense of community in an online learning environment.
- Exercise communication skills to manage feedback and solve student problems.
- Develop strategies to facilitate enriching discussions in an online forum.
- Analyze best practices for managing challenging online students and situations.
Blended Teaching Essentials
This course uses the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework to highlight the fundamentals of creating a successful blended learning environment.
About the Course
Teachers will:
- Discuss how blended learning supports critical school, district, and state initiatives.
- Focus on the technical skills needed to facilitate blended learning.
- Discover the value in effective assessment design.
- Practice analyzing student performance data.
- Create differentiated learning opportunities for students.