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Fundamentals of Online Teaching
Summary
Gain a basic overview of the knowledge and skills you need to teach in the online environment. Key topics include online course models, characteristics of online learners, understanding your role as an online instructor, how to plan content and learning activities, and strategies to manage courses.
Details
Key topics
- Online Course Models and Principles
- Characteristics of Online Learners
- The Role of the Online Instructor
- Planning Course Content
- Planning Learning Activities
- Course Management Strategies
You will complete a final assignment that challenges you to use your new knowledge about online learning to develop an online learning activity and consider key components of an effective online course. If you are new to the field of online education or would like to learn more about teaching online, this is the perfect course for you.
View a quick tour of the Fundamentals of Online Teaching (FoOT) Badge
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 honest 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.
Gain a basic overview of the knowledge and skills you need to teach in the online environment. Key topics include online course models, characteristics of online learners, understanding your role as an online instructor, how to plan content and learning activities, and strategies to manage courses.
Details
Details
Key topics
- Online Course Models and Principles
- Characteristics of Online Learners
- The Role of the Online Instructor
- Planning Course Content
- Planning Learning Activities
- Course Management Strategies
You will complete a final assignment that challenges you to use your new knowledge about online learning to develop an online learning activity and consider key components of an effective online course. If you are new to the field of online education or would like to learn more about teaching online, this is the perfect course for you.
View a quick tour of the Fundamentals of Online Teaching (FoOT) Badge
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 honest 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 Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Continuing Education Hours
30
Continuing Education Units, CEU
3
What Attendees Are Saying:
“This [badge] was just what I needed to advance my career as an instructor. The future of on-line teaching is here and this [badge] gives you everything you need to create a course and teach a course. All presented in a way that gives each student permission to move forward with their teaching goals in their own way and time frame. Bravo UW Madison for another great learning experience.”
— Julie Tallard Johnson, Social Worker, Educator, Author, Counselor at UW-Madison
“This was such a valuable [badge]. The content was relevant and structured in a way that enhanced my knowledge and skills with online teaching.”
— Martha Biddle, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
Upcoming Dates
All times shown are central time.
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Questions?
Registration:Questions about this program:
- Janet Staker Woerner
- janet.stakerwoerner@wisc.edu
- 608-692-7131
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email the contact person listed above at least 2-3 weeks prior to the start of class if you require an accessibility accommodation.
What Attendees Are Saying:
“This [badge] was just what I needed to advance my career as an instructor. The future of on-line teaching is here and this [badge] gives you everything you need to create a course and teach a course. All presented in a way that gives each student permission to move forward with their teaching goals in their own way and time frame. Bravo UW Madison for another great learning experience.”
— Julie Tallard Johnson, Social Worker, Educator, Author, Counselor at UW-Madison
“This was such a valuable [badge]. The content was relevant and structured in a way that enhanced my knowledge and skills with online teaching.”
— Martha Biddle, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
Have Questions?
Contact:- Janet Staker Woerner
- janet.stakerwoerner@wisc.edu
- 608-692-7131
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Upcoming Dates
All times shown are central time.
Available Online
8866-21-PDAS
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
Available Online
8840-21-PDAS
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
Customize it
Turn this class into a learning experience tailored to your organization's specific training needs.
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Continuing Education Hours
30
Continuing Education Units, CEU
3
Questions?
Registration:Questions about this program:
- Janet Staker Woerner
- janet.stakerwoerner@wisc.edu
- 608-692-7131
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email the contact person listed above at least 2-3 weeks prior to the start of class if you require an accessibility accommodation.
What Attendees Are Saying:
“This [badge] was just what I needed to advance my career as an instructor. The future of on-line teaching is here and this [badge] gives you everything you need to create a course and teach a course. All presented in a way that gives each student permission to move forward with their teaching goals in their own way and time frame. Bravo UW Madison for another great learning experience.”
— Julie Tallard Johnson, Social Worker, Educator, Author, Counselor at UW-Madison
“This was such a valuable [badge]. The content was relevant and structured in a way that enhanced my knowledge and skills with online teaching.”
— Martha Biddle, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
- Janet Staker Woerner
- janet.stakerwoerner@wisc.edu
- 608-692-7131
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
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