Online education: The foundations of online teaching
This course is part of Online Learning Design for Educators.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the evolution and future of online learning
Design effective online content and learning activities
Build engaging digital learning communities
Manage cognitive load in online environments
Implement various teaching modalities effectively
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.3 Hours PreRecorded video
10 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the foundations of online teaching and learning design. The curriculum covers the evolution of online course design, effective content delivery methods, building digital learning skills, and creating online learning communities. Students learn about transactional distance, cognitive load management, and future trends in online education while developing practical skills for designing and facilitating engaging online learning experiences.
The evolution of online course design
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Delivering effective online content
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Building the digital learning skills of your learners
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Building online learning communities
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
The future of online learning
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Online Learning Design for Educators
Instructors
Expert in Education Policy Development and Student Welfare
Dr. Iain Hay has extensive experience in strategic project development and management, having served as a senior public servant in both Education Queensland and the NSW Department of Education. His responsibilities included developing policies, programs, and procedures focused on student welfare, particularly for teenage mothers and their children. He has also participated in several inter-governmental advisory groups aimed at shaping the NSW Government Youth Policy.
Learning Designer Specializing in Online Education and Multimedia Content Creation
Billy Bruce is a Learning Designer at Macquarie University, specializing in creating engaging educational content for online learning. He develops video, audio, and infographics to enhance the learning experience and is involved in courses such as "Online Education: The Foundations of Online Teaching" and "Online Teaching: Using Zoom to Connect with Learners." His work focuses on leveraging technology to improve teaching methodologies and student engagement in digital environments.
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