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Teaching in the Digital Classroom (TDC) is a professional development series for educators interested in developing or improving their online teaching skills.

This series is: 100% free Online, asynchronous, and self-paced Open to secondary and postsecondary educators Available year-round Provided by UC Scout and the University of California

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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.

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.

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.

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

Topics

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Planning to teach online

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Traditional vs. online learning

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Accessibility and privacy in online learning

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Maximizing success in online learning

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Student engagement

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Effective student assessments in the digital classroom

Advanced instructional strategies for the digital classroom

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Emerging trends in online education

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