Learn essential strategies for creating engaging online and blended learning environments, incorporating digital tools and best practices.
Learn essential strategies for creating engaging online and blended learning environments, incorporating digital tools and best practices.
This comprehensive course explores key aspects of teaching and learning in the digital age. Part of Penn's Virtual Online Teaching program, it covers the evolution of online education, digital literacy, and effective design of learning environments. Students learn to create engaging, student-centered experiences through technology integration. The course addresses both theoretical foundations and practical applications, helping educators adapt to changing roles and leverage digital tools for meaningful learning outcomes.
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What you'll learn
Understand how teaching and learning evolve in digital environments
Implement best practices in online and blended teaching
Develop strong digital literacy teaching strategies
Design engaging online learning spaces
Integrate technology effectively for deeper learning
Create student-centered digital learning experiences
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
Live video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to online and blended teaching methodologies. The curriculum covers digital age learning theories, online teaching best practices, and technology integration strategies. Topics include understanding digital literacies, designing engaging learning spaces, and implementing effective assessment methods. Special attention is given to practical applications and creating student-centered learning environments.
Introduction
Module 1
Online Learning
Module 2
Digital Literacies, part 1
Module 3
Digital Literacies, part 2
Module 4
Blended Learning
Module 5
Design of Learning Spaces
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
Pioneering Education Technology Leader and Academic Innovator
Barbara "Bobbi" Kurshan has established herself as a prominent figure in educational innovation and technology, currently serving as the Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Senior Fellow in Education at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Her academic foundation was built with a BS from Tulane University in 1970, followed by an MS in Computer Science and an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech in 1973 and 1976 respectively. Throughout her career, she has been at the forefront of merging education with technology, focusing on entrepreneurship in education and developing innovative education ecosystems. Her expertise spans across education technology, software development, and academic innovation, making her a leading voice in transforming educational practices through technological advancement. Kurshan's work has been instrumental in shaping how educational institutions approach innovation and technology integration in learning environments, particularly at the graduate level.
Digital Learning and Educational Technology Pioneer
Donna Murdoch is a distinguished expert in digital transformation and learning technologies, serving as an instructor in the VOLT program at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Her comprehensive academic background includes a B.S. in Media and Technology from Villanova University, followed by both an M.A. in Learning Technologies Design and an Ed.D. in Adult Learning and Organizational Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College. She has also earned additional master's degrees in Organizational Change from Fielding Graduate University and Gerontology from the University of Southern California. Her scholarly work focuses on critical areas including digital transformation in the workplace, adult learning technology adoption, and sustainable global learning innovation. Murdoch has made significant contributions to the field through her publications, including research on human resource development's role in AI adoption and employee experience enhancement. Her expertise is particularly evident in her work on workplace technology adoption and digital disruption, as demonstrated by her publications in the International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology and her contributions to Forbes on professional development in online learning.
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