Online education: The foundations of online teaching
In a world that’s quickly becoming dominated by mobile technology, flexible working opportunities and a post-pandemic economy, online learning is here to stay. This course introduces you to the basics of reimagining, redesigning and optimising face-to-face offerings for the online environment so that learners feel connected, engaged and motivated to learn. Educators from around the world who are facing these issues in schools, universities and the vocational education sector are finding they need to adapt by upskilling to meet these changing times.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 21 hours
- Course by Macquarie University
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In a world that’s quickly becoming dominated by mobile technology, flexible working opportunities and a post-pandemic economy, online learning is here to stay. This course introduces you to the basics of reimagining, redesigning and optimising face-to-face offerings for the online environment so that learners feel connected, engaged and motivated to learn. Educators from around the world who are facing these issues in schools, universities and the vocational education sector are finding they need to adapt by upskilling to meet these changing times. This course will introduce you to the key foundational concepts required for teaching online and will explore how technology has fundamentally changed the way education can be delivered and consumed by learners. The course will cover questions such as: What is online learning and how does it differ from learning in traditional classroom settings? Do the needs of online learners differ from their face-to-face counterparts? How can I design online learning so that it reflects and meets the needs of my learners? Which tools and resources are readily available and easy to master for facilitating engaging and interactive online learning? These questions and many more will be answered in this course, which is designed for teachers and educators who are new to online learning, or those who are preparing to adapt existing learning resources to an online learning environment. Learning outcomes By the end of this course, you’ll: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the trajectory of online learning, from a historical perspective to contemporary experience and future possibilities 2. Explain how the needs of learners in blended and fully online learning environments differ from traditional face-to-face learning environments 3. Select and use a range of techniques, tools and resources to improve the digital learning skills of learnerModules
Welcome to the course and critical information
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- Course overview
Week 1 - Overview
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Week 1 - Lesson
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- The TPACK framework
- Synchronous versus asynchronous learning
- Podcast | What is the hyflex model of teaching?
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- Bio of video subject matter expert - Professor Matt Bower
- Modalities of online learning
- Podcast | Subject matter expert - Professor Ronika Power
Week 1 - Practice
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- Week 1 Recall quiz
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- Week 1 Challenge exercise - Step 5
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- Week 1 Challenge exercise| Exploring course models
Week 1 - Additional learning resources
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- Additional learning resources
- Reference list
Week 1 - Assessment
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- Week 1 Graded quiz
Week 2 - Overview
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Week 2 - Lesson
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- Transactional distance
- Community of Inquiry
- Podcast | Education, technology and the benefits of moving outside your comfort zone as an educator, with Grazia Scotellaro
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- Bio of video subject matter expert - Professor Garry Falloon
- Minimizing transactional distance in online learning
- Podcast | Subject matter expert - Grazia Scotellaro
Week 2 - Practice
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- Week 2 Challenge exercise - Step 4
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- Week 2 Challenge exercise | Understanding transactional distance and empathizing with your learners
Week 2 - Additional learning resources
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Week 2 - Assessment
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Week 3 - Overview
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Week 3 - Lesson
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- Managing cognitive load
- Nurturing your student's learning journey
- Podcast | What can 'hands on learning' look like in an online space?
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- Bio of video subject matter expert - Associate Professor Agnes Bosanquet
- Tried and tested: tips for online teaching
- Podcast | Subject matter expert - Dr Kelly Johnston
Week 3 - Practice
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- Week 3 Challenge exercise - Step 3
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- Week 3 Challenge exercise| Improving the learner experience
Week 3 - Additional learning resources
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Week 3 - Assessment
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Week 4 - Overview
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Week 4 - Lesson
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- The foundations of online learning communities
- Designing online discussion forums
- Podcast | Creating connection in a virtual learning space
- Podcast | Is Team-Based Learning (TBL) online effective?
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- Bio of video subject matter expert - Dr Shazia K Jan
- Facilitating effective online discussion forums
- Podcast | Subject matter expert - Associate Professor Panos Vlachopoulos
Week 4 - Practice
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- Week 4 Challenge exercise - Step 6
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- Week 4 Challenge exercise | Design your own online discussion forum
Week 4 - Additional learning resources
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Week 4 - Assessment
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Week 5 - Overview
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Week 5 - Lesson
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- Understanding the importance of maintaining currency
- The future of online learning
- Podcast | Trends in technology, software and education
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- Teaching in the digital age
- Podcast | Subject matter expert - Michael Rampe
Week 5 - Practice
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- Week 5 Challenge exercise - Step 3
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- Week 5 Challenge exercise| Lifelong learning
Week 5 - Additional learning resources
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- End of course feedback form
Week 5 - Assessment
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Auto Summary
Discover the essentials of online teaching with this foundational course in Personal Development, led by Coursera. Perfect for educators transitioning from traditional to digital classrooms, this course explores the history, tools, and strategies for effective online learning. Spanning 1260 minutes, it helps you understand learner needs, design engaging content, and utilize technology. Available under Starter and Professional subscriptions, it’s ideal for teachers and educators new to or adapting to online teaching.
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Billy Bruce
Jada Bennett