This course provides teachers with the foundation for understanding the movement towards virtual instruction. It introduces fundamental knowledge needed by teachers to succeed in a technology-dependent, instructional environment. You will explore the history of online learning and understand how a variety of delivery models are evolving in the K-12 environment, ranging from completely online to hybrid or blended classrooms. We will discuss how the programs work and who they serve, addressing some basics about equity issues, access and school funding, as well as ethical and legal issues that support and challenge the models. Upon completion of the course, you will understand what it takes to transition from teaching in the classroom to providing virtual instruction.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the history of online learning models
2. Identify current virtual instruction models and who offers them
3. Explain how virtual instruction models have evolved and why
4. Describe common features of synchronous and asynchronous technologies
5. Discuss basic ethical and legal issues faced by schools
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Professeur virtuel
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Semaine
12 heures pour terminer
Week 1: History of Virtual Education
Welcome to the course! Begin by reading the Course Overview and familiarizing yourself with our course. This week we will explore the history of virtual education, as well as the different models of virtual education. Our guest speaker, Dr. O'Neal, will discuss the "Flipped Classroom" and how this pedagogy can enhance teaching and learning.
7 vidéos (Total 58 min), 4 lectures, 1 quiz
7 vidéos
Meet Cindy Carbajal5 min
Week 1 Lesson 1: Introduction and Definitions5 min
Week 1 Lesson 2: History of Online Learning4 min
Week 1 Lesson 3: Current Models of Virtual Education10 min
Week 1 Lesson 4: Evolving Models of Virtual Education7 min
Week 1 Lesson 5: Virtual Programs and Organizations11 min
Week 1 Interview: The Flipped Classroom13 min
4 lectures
About this Course10 min
Pre-Course Survey10 min
Week 1 Roadmap & Objectives10 min
Week 1 Optional Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Week 1 Quiz20 min
Semaine
22 heures pour terminer
Week 2: Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies
In week two, we will examine the features of synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Our guest speaker, Melissa Loble, will share how to select and leverage technology. She will also discuss how to best utilize social media to meet the needs of different learners.
5 vidéos (Total 56 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
5 vidéos
Week 2 Lesson 2: Synchronous Instructional Platforms15 min
Week 2 Lesson 3: Learning Management Systems10 min
Week 2 Lesson 4: Other Online Learning Tools15 min
Week 2 Interview: Social Media and Gamification9 min
2 lectures
Week 2 Roadmap and Objectives10 min
Week 2 Optional Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Week 2 Quiz20 min
Semaine
33 heures pour terminer
Week 3: Transitioning from the Classroom to the Virtual Environment
This week we will examine the similarities and differences between teaching in the classroom and teaching online. Our guest speaker, Racquel Nedden, will discuss the benefits of online education for accommodating and meeting the needs of at-risk and special needs students. You will also have the opportunity to submit your assignment and evaluate three of your classmates' work.
5 vidéos (Total 33 min), 3 lectures, 2 quiz
5 vidéos
Week 3 Lesson 2: The changing field of curriculum development and the role of outside vendors5 min
Week 3 Lesson 3: How different and evolving virtual delivery models affect instruction5 min
Week 3 Lesson 4: The Role of a Virtual Teacher8 min
Week 3 Interview: Accomodations for Special Needs Students in the Virtual Classroom5 min
3 lectures
Week 3 Roadmap and Objectives10 min
Week 3 Optional Resources10 min
About the Assignment10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Week 3 Quiz14 min
Semaine
42 heures pour terminer
Week 4: Equity and Access, Funding, and the Law
In week four, we will discuss virtual school funding options, the responsibility of online programs to consider equity and access, and the legal issues that virtual schools face. Our guest speaker, Chris Long, will explain the concept of QFT (Question, Formulation Technique) and explain why teaching students to formulate their own questions can increase students engagement and empower students to be life long learners.
4 vidéos (Total 70 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
4 vidéos
Week 4 Lesson 2: Equity and Access21 min
Week 4 Lesson 3: The Law19 min
Week 4 Interview: Using the Question Formulation Technique13 min
2 lectures
Week 4 Roadmap and Objectives10 min
Week 4 Optional Resources10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Week 4 Quiz20 min
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Excepcional, debido a que toda la secuencia de la aplicación y el desarrollo de la educación virtual, impregna los profesores y estudiantes en un universo de excitación y deseo de aprender. Gracias
This helped me see where the lines are. I used to get things all muddled. I still do a little. I am excited at how much I'm learning.
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Cindy Carbajal
InstructorUC Irvine Extension
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À propos de la Spécialisation Professeur virtuel
This series of courses provides best practices for online instruction, student engagement and virtual community building; effective uses of asynchronous and synchronous technologies, social media and other emerging technologies; and data analysis techniques and student performance measurements to individualize instruction in an online or blended environment. The courses in this Specialization may be taken in any order. Each course can be taken independently. The Specialization concludes with a final project that will give you the opportunity to integrate and apply the skills you have gained throughout the courses.
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