Learning to Teach Online

Course details

Teaching online requires different educational methods to engage the learners and deliver content effectively. In this course, video trainer and consultant Oliver Schinkten guides you through the keys to successfully teaching a digital class. Get an overview of online education, including synchronous and asynchronous learning, the benefits of online education, and the technology and skills that you need to teach online. Explore learning management systems and the SAMR method for integrating technology into education. Dive into ways that teaching online impacts your course design and learn how to create a culture of learning by engaging learners, fostering learner-to-learner communication, giving summative feedback, and more. Plus, address methods to make sure your online course is accessible to learners with disabilities and extend your teaching skills.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Creating effective online learning

1. Understanding Online Education

02 - Online education in a post-pandemic world
03 - Synchronous and asynchronous learning
04 - Benefits of online education
05 - What tech do you need to teach online
06 - Identify skills you need to teach online

2. Essential Elements of Teaching Online

07 - Understanding learning management systems
08 - Incorporating technology - SAMR model

3. Course Design

09 - Begin by building rapport
10 - Set guidelines and expectations
11 - Establish learning outcomes
12 - Establish scope and sequence
13 - Sharing and curating files and resources
14 - Establishing modes for communication and collaboration
15 - Track progress that students can see

4. Creating a Culture of Learning

16 - Engaging learners
17 - Fostering learner-to-learner communication
18 - Summative and formative assessments
19 - Maintaining an online presence

5. Creating Accessible Learning

20 - Addressing digital access
21 - Learners with disabilities

Conclusion

22 - Extending your teaching skills

Learning to Teach Online

Authors

Oliver Schinkten