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Certificate in Online Instruction

Weekly Modules

Week One – Getting Started, Syllabus, and Course Expectations

  • Differentiate traditional learning and teaching from online learning and teaching
  • Recognize characteristics and attributes of online students
  • Set expectations for yourself as an online instructor
  • Write an effective syllabus for online course delivery

Week Two – Communication and Interaction with Students

  • Identify effective online communication tools
  • Establish online communication policies
  • Reinforce online communication strategies
  • Understand the importance of interaction in online courses
  • Create interactive online activities

Week Three – Preparing, Organizing and Presenting Content Online

  • Examine course content to be delivered in an online format
  • Design useable and quality online content
  • Organize your online content
  • Present your online content

Week Four – Creating a Quality Assessment

  • Compare effectiveness of formative and summative assessment in online courses
  • Set up security options and settings for online tests
  • Explore alternative assessment methods for online courses
  • Understand importance of timely feedback in online assessments