Online education The foundations of online teaching
In a world that’s quickly becoming dominated by mobile technology, flexible working opportunities and a post-pandemic economy, online learning is here to stay. This course introduces you to the basics of reimagining, redesigning and optimising face-to-face offerings for the online environment so that learners feel connected, engaged and motivated to learn.Educators from around the world who are facing these issues in schools, universities and the vocational education sector are finding they need to adapt by upskilling to meet these changing times. This course will introduce you to the key foundational concepts required for teaching online and will explore how technology has fundamentally changed the way education can be delivered and consumed by learners.
The course will cover questions such as: What is online learning and how does it differ from learning in traditional classroom settings? Do the needs of online learners differ from their face-to-face counterparts? How can I design online learning so that it reflects and meets the needs of my learners? Which tools and resources are readily available and easy to master for facilitating engaging and interactive online learning? These questions and many more will be answered in this course, which is designed for teachers and educators who are new to online learning, or those who are preparing to adapt existing learning resources to an online learning environment.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll:
Demonstrate an understanding of the trajectory of online learning, from a historical perspective to contemporary experience and future possibilities
Explain how the needs of learners in blended and fully online learning environments differ from traditional face-to-face learning environments
Select and use a range of techniques, tools and resources to improve the digital learning skills of learner
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The evolution of online course design
Week 2
Delivering effective online content
Week 3
Building the digital learning skills of your learners
Week 4
Building online learning communities
Week 5
The future of online learning
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
i like the materials, i found a lot of new strategies inside.
I think this is a good introductory course. I recommed this course especially for early career educators as part of their professional development.
very good Course for basic understanding on Onliearning Learning
The content was simple and the presentation was excellent. Thank you team for providing such great courses for online educators.
