Course Overview
This course is designed for new and experienced educators who are looking to enhance their skills for teaching in the digital age. The course covers a range of topics related to teaching and learning in a digital classroom, including identifying relevant technologies and tools, incorporating effective online instructional strategies, and creating student assessments.
Throughout the course, learners will develop skills to create positive and inclusive online learning environments that promote 21st century skills such as digital literacy, collaboration, and communication. This self-paced course is suitable for educators at all levels who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in online teaching and learning.
Topics
■ Planning to teach online
■ Accessibility and privacy in online learning
■ Student engagement
■ Effective student assessments in the digital classroom
Course Overview
This advanced course on teaching in the digital classroom will delve into more complex aspects of online instruction. Participants will explore the role of the educator in a digital setting, and will focus on the pedagogical considerations necessary for successful online teaching, such as digital literacy, mastery learning, digital citizenship, and gamification.
Additionally, the course will examine the unique challenges and opportunities presented by online teaching and will provide participants with the tools and strategies necessary to meet those challenges and take advantage of those opportunities. This course will also explore artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) and how these new technologies can be used in a digital classroom.
Topics
■ Traditional vs. online learning
■ Maximizing success in online learning
■ Advanced instructional strategies for the digital classroom
■ Emerging trends in online education