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Course Outline
Course overview
The Fundamentals of Online Teaching (FoOT) badge consists of six modules.
Module 1: Online Course Models and Principles
Learn about the basic components of an online course and tips for converting a classroom-based course into an online format.
Key topics include:
- Myths and concerns about teaching and learning online.
- Social media and Web 2.0 tools.
- Principles of effective online instruction.
Module 2: Understanding the Online Learner
Develop a greater understanding of the factors that contribute to effective learning online, including learner skills and learner supports.
Key topics include:
- Challenges faced by the online learner.
- Skills of competencies that help online learners succeed.
- Types of support needed by online learners.
Module 3: Role of the Online Instructor
Discover effective teaching strategies and methods to engage learners in an online environment.
Key topics include:
- Essential requirements for online instructors.
- Proven teaching and learning design approaches for successful online instruction.
- Approaches for assessing student learning in an online environment.
Module 4: Planning Online Course Content
Learn about the role of learning objectives, as well as principles for selecting, structuring, chunking, and formatting content and media material.
Key topics include:
- Selecting online course content.
- Strategies for designing and developing online course content.
- Open Educational Resources (OERs), content curation and accessibility considerations.
Module 5: Planning Online Learning Activities
Explore examples of authentic learning activities that stimulate learner engagement.
Key topics include:
- Purpose of and examples of proven online learning strategies.
- Facilitating meaningful online interactions.
- Principles for designing online activities that foster active learning.
Module 6: Course Management Strategies
Discover strategies for handling teaching tasks and workload and explore a variety of practical tips for managing time, communications, and students.
Key topics include:
- Best practices for promoting academic honesty and integrity in online courses.
- Policies to improve online course administration, communication, and student learning.
- Principles and practices to manage individuals and groups in the online environment.
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
| Instructional Hours | 30 |
| University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 3 |