Building Distributed Learning Environments
Audio Summary
Online, instructor-facilitated, 40 hours over a designated eight-week period. Optional 90 minute face to face orientation on first day of class.
Course Summary
Building Distributed Learning Environments is a for educators who want to create a virtual classroom to support classroom students, online learners or a professional community of practice. An experienced facilitator supports participants as they build their shell over an 8-week period of time. The focus is on organizing course tools, effective use of communication tools, strategies for engaging learners and use of online management tools.
Audience
This course is intended for all educators who:
- Have completed the introductory Teaching and Learning Online course.
- Either teach in the classroom, work with online learners or work with other educators
Learner Outcomes
- Participants will create a virtual classroom
- Participants will consider how to support connecting, collaborating and creating in an online environment
- Participants will learn how to choose tools to support learning outcomes
- Personalize learning
Requirements
Prerequisite
Hardware & Software
- While no special hardware or software is required, you may wish to check the Technical Requirements Document to ensure that you have everything you need.
Time
- Plan on spending 4 to 5 hours per week over the 8-week duration of the course