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Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

About

Welcome to Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom! This course will help you apply strategies to the critical areas of K-12 virtual instruction to significantly impact virtual education. We will examine the pitfalls beginning teachers run into and learn how to overcome them by focusing on the fundamentals that have the greatest impact on student learning in a blended or online environment. By the end of the course, you will be able to empower your students to be voracious learners who are ready to go out and make the world a better place to live. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: • Identify the role of direct instruction within a virtual course. • Establish direct communication and meaningful relationships with your students.  • Use instructional strategies that motivate and challenge your students to think more critically. • Define at-risk students and examine effective strategies for teaching this demographic. • Build an inclusive and thriving online community with students, parents, and other teaching professionals.

Modules

Course Overview

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • About this Course
  • Pre-Course Survey

Direct Instruction

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Direct Instruction

1 Discussions

  • Teaching Scenario

4 Readings

  • The Role of Direct Instruction
  • Tools that Support Direct Instruction
  • Planning a Live Learning Experience
  • Teacher-Created vs. External Direct Instruction

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • The Role of Direction Instruction
  • Tools that Support Direct Instruction
  • Planning a Live Learning Experience
  • Teacher-Created vs. External Direct Instruction

Communication and Relationships

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Communication and Building Relationships

1 Discussions

  • Learning Activity

5 Readings

  • Communication and Relationship Building
  • Communicating Remotely
  • Building Relationships with Students
  • Technology for Personalized Learning
  • Feedback and Online Tools

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Communication and Relationship Building
  • Communicating Remotely
  • Building Relationships with Students
  • Technology for Personalized Learning
  • Feedback and Online Tools

Assignments and Assessments in the Virtual Classroom

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assignments and Assessments in the Virtual Classroom

1 Discussions

  • Student Motivation

3 Readings

  • Strategies for Effective Assignments and Assessments
  • Student Motivation and Performance
  • Instructional Strategies and Educational Tools

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Assignments and Assessments in the Virtual Classroom
  • Strategies for Effective Assignments and Assessments
  • Student Motivation and Performance
  • Instructional Strategies and Educational Tools

At-Risk and Underperforming Students

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • At-Risk and Underperforming Students

1 Discussions

  • Scaffolding Techniques and Strategies

3 Readings

  • Defining At-Risk Students
  • Teaching At-Risk Students and Building Community
  • Scaffolding in an Online Course

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Defining At-Risk Students
  • Teaching At-Risk Students and Building Community
  • Scaffolding in an Online Course

Your Best Defense is a Good Community

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Your Best Defense is a Good Community

1 Discussions

  • Community Building Activities

2 Readings

  • Fostering Equity and Inclusion
  • Connection Before Content

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Fostering Equity and Inclusion
  • Connection Before Content

Course Wrap Up

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Message from UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
  • Post-Course Survey

Auto Summary

Unlock advanced instructional strategies for K-12 virtual education with this foundational course on Coursera. Led by experienced instructors, you'll explore key methods to enhance student learning in online environments, overcome common pitfalls, and build an inclusive virtual community. Ideal for educators, the course spans 540 minutes and offers starter and professional subscription options. Empower your students to excel and make a positive impact on the world.

Racquel Stephens
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Racquel Stephens