EDUC 760: E-Learning for Educators
This was the first course I participated in for the certification program. I am an instructional designer in a non-profit environment. I am responsible for creating online training modules via an internal learning management system (LMS) system.
We also worked in two different systems: D2L and Moodle. The idea is to expose educators to more than one system because not all institutions use the same online tools. We must stay flexible and willing to learn.
We also worked in two different systems: D2L and Moodle. The idea is to expose educators to more than one system because not all institutions use the same online tools. We must stay flexible and willing to learn.
Course Description
Historical background and current trends in online learning. Concepts and foundations of evidence-based practices for successful teaching online. E-learning theory, principles, course management systems, accessibility, copyright, and web-based technology tools.
Objectives
Historical background and current trends in online learning. Concepts and foundations of evidence-based practices for successful teaching online. E-learning theory, principles, course management systems, accessibility, copyright, and web-based technology tools.
Objectives
- Analyze current research on teaching and learning using learning management systems.
- Apply an experiential learning method of self-reflection to compose reflective journal entries.
- Evaluate, select and manage technology-based assessment tools.
- Apply collaborative learning theory to create and use web tools such as discussion forums, surveys, and curation platforms for collaborative learning.
- Locate and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information resources to be used in the online classroom.
- Evaluate copyright and the four factors of educational fair use in e-learning environments.
- Apply understanding of the impact of learner differences: culture/race, ability/disability, gender, age, socioeconomic status, and family influences in delivery of e-learning.
- Analyze how universal design and accessibility impact planning for technology based instruction.
- Design and publish an electronic portfolio of course artifacts.