Excellence in Online Teaching from Coursera

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Module 1: Welcome & Facilitating Online Learning

Welcome to the course! The first lesson of this module will introduce you to the course, course expectations, and your instructors. We hope you find this course insightful and relevant to your teaching and professional goals. Our first module will acclimate you to the foundational theories and modalities of online teaching, discuss best-practices in assessment of learning outcomes, student motivation, and defining success. You will analyze exemplar case studies and focus on being intentional in the online classroom.

Module 2: Accessibility & Inclusivity

Our second module will explore the ways in which online teaching and learning can be designed and implemented in a way that is inclusive of all students. We will cover Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, inclusivity, and associated legal implications.

Module 3: Innovative Uses of Technology

This module of this course will cover the intentional, efficient, and most effective uses of technology that support student mastery of the learning objectives. Various technologies will be considered for efficacy along with a subsequent deep dive into one technology and its application in your own course(s) will be explored.

Module 4: Student Community Building

As an instructor, how can you encourage community building within the class, department or program, or online campus?

Module 5: Faculty Professional Growth & Development

This final module discusses the benefits of continuous personal and professional development and improvement for teaching practice.

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Explores theories and best-practices of online teaching, providing insights for improving and expanding course offerings

Focuses on improving online courses and enhancing teaching practices, addressing contemporary pedagogical approaches

Taught by instructors with extensive experience in online teaching and learning, providing valuable perspectives

Examines accessibility and inclusivity in online learning environments, fostering equitable access to education

Covers effective use of technology to support student learning and engagement, enhancing the teaching and learning experience

Emphasizes building a strong student community within online courses, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration

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Organize and review course materials to prepare for effective learning.

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Review course syllabus and readings
Create a system for organizing notes and assignments
Set up a dedicated study space

Explore Moodle tutorials

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Familiarize yourself with Moodle's features and functionality to navigate the online course platform effectively.

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Watch Moodle video tutorials
Complete interactive Moodle exercises

Review HTML

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Review the fundamentals of HTML to strengthen your foundation for this course.

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Read through HTML tutorials
Set up a development environment
Create a simple web page

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Read "Teaching Online: A Practical Guide"

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Gain valuable insights and best practices for effective online teaching.

View Teaching Online on Amazon

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Read the book

Join an online discussion forum

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Engage with peers to share ideas, ask questions, and enhance your understanding of course concepts.

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Join an online discussion forum
Post thoughtful questions and comments
Participate in discussions with peers

Develop a course website

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Design and create an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly website to showcase your online course content.

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Plan the website structure
Create mockups
Develop the website
Test and publish the website

Design an online quiz

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Create a quiz to assess your understanding of course concepts and practice your skills in designing effective assessments.

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Test the quiz
Identify learning objectives
Develop quiz questions
Design the quiz interface

Career center

Learners who complete Excellence in Online Teaching will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Online Educator

Online Educators teach and facilitate learning in online environments. This course helps build the skills needed to create and deliver engaging and effective online learning experiences for students.

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Online Course Developer

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Instructional Designer

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Education Technology Specialist

Education Technology Specialists provide support and guidance in the use of technology for teaching and learning. This course can help develop the knowledge and skills needed to integrate technology effectively into online learning environments.

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Technology Integration Specialist

Technology Integration Specialists provide support and guidance in the use of technology for teaching and learning. This course can help build a foundation in the principles of online learning and the best practices for using technology to support student learning.

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Education Consultant

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Learning and Development Manager

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Curriculum Developer

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Instructional Coach

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Education Researcher

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Higher Education Administrator

Higher Education Administrators oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of higher education programs and services. This course may be helpful in developing the knowledge and skills needed to manage and lead online learning initiatives within higher education institutions.

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Adult Education Teacher

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Program Manager

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Corporate Trainer

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Training and Development Manager

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