COCD7001X - Teaching from a Distance: Planning Lessons for Impact
Course Description
While educators learn many tools to use as they teach online, they do not always know how to bring them all together to create high-impact lessons and a full curriculum for their class. When faced with making decisions about when and how to use online tools succinctly or when to deliver content synchronously or asynchronously, many educators are left confused. Even worse, some educators make decisions without a full understanding of how to design an online curriculum. Making informed decisions for teaching online starts by establishing an instructional framework and understanding when synchronous and asynchronous are most appropriate to optimize learning.
The following questions will be addressed in this module.
- How does an instructional framework apply to online teaching and learning?
- When should I use synchronous teaching?
- When is it better to design asynchronous activities and assessments?
- How do I use online tools to optimize learning?
*Enroll and complete the five following courses to receive the Certificate in Online Curriculum Development:
- Assessment Online
- Collaboration in Online Learning
- Engagement in Online Learning
- Defining Success in Online Learning
- Planning Lessons for Impact
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Examine different instructional frameworks and how to utilize them in an online learning environment
- Compare synchronous and asynchronous pedagogical choices
- Develop an introduction to your online curriculum development plan
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to take this course. A teacher licensure is also not required, but highly recommended to help better understand best practices in developing online curriculum.
Notes
This is a self-paced course with 4 units of content and activities.
- This course will take approximately 10 hours to complete.
- It is recommended you complete the course in a week.
- While you can take the units in any order, it is recommended you complete the units in the order presented for the best learning experience. The course will be available to you for 6 months from your date of enrollment.
Estimated Time of Completion
10 Hours
Access Time
6 Months
Credits
1.0 CEU
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Professional Certificate in Online Curriculum Development : Professional Certificate in Online Curriculum Development