This course serves as a continuation of EDU1688 Online Education, a comprehensive program focused on teaching English and other subjects in an online environment. It prepares students to effectively teach English online, while the principles covered also apply to teaching other languages and subjects, provided the instructor possesses the necessary specialization. The course emphasizes the pedagogical skills and technological competencies essential for successful online instruction.
Students will begin by developing the skills to create and structure practical online lessons, adapting traditional teaching methods for the digital environment. They will explore how to modify conventional techniques to suit online platforms and incorporate interactive elements like quizzes and discussions to enhance engagement. In addition to applying established methods, students will design their own lessons and courses, balancing proven strategies with innovative approaches to create impactful online learning experiences.
Key Topics Covered
- Identify and Attract Potential Online Students: Explore strategies for finding and engaging students in the online learning environment, including digital marketing and student outreach.
- Develop Effective Online Lesson Plans: Learn how to structure and create online lessons using various tools and techniques to ensure successful remote instruction.
- Manage Challenges in Online Teaching: Understand the everyday challenges of online teaching, such as technical issues and student engagement, and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Design Lessons for Remote Knowledge Transfer: Focus on methods to impart knowledge effectively across distances, ensuring that students grasp the material as if they were in a physical classroom.
- Cultivate Humility and Openness in Online Teaching: Learn the importance of accepting different perspectives and maintaining a focused, student-centered approach online.
- Maintain Professionalism in Online Teaching: Emphasize the significance of professional dress, grooming, and decorum, even when teaching remotely from home.
- Mentor Aspiring Online Educators: Acquire the skills to help others develop their expertise and teach effectively online, fostering a community of educators.
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Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to successfully pass a final exam for the course.
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- Implementation Strategies for Blended and Online Learning by John Bailey, Carri Schneider, and Tom Vander Ark; Digital Learning Now http://digitallearningnow.com/site/uploads/2014/05/DLN-ebook-PDF.pdf
- Why You Need Cultural Intelligence (And How To Develop It) https://www.forbes.com/sites/iese/2015/03/24/why-you-need-cultural-intelligence-and-how-to-develop-it/?sh=f63570317d68
- 9 Ways Online Teaching Should Be Different From Face-To-Face https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/9-ways-online-teaching/
- (2008) Education for a Digital World. Hirtz, Sandy and Harper, David G. http://www.colfinder.org/materials/Education_for_a_Digital_World/Education_for_a_Digital_World_complete.pdf
- (2020) Top 7 Free Online Video Tools For Teachers To Create Videos In Minutes https://www.hippovideo.io/blog/top-7-free-online-video-tool-teachers/amp/
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