UCI - Foundations of Virtual Instruction
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Foundations of Virtual Instruction at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Foundations of Virtual Instruction at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 1 of 5 in the Virtual Teacher Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Approx. 13 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Foundations of Virtual Instruction at Coursera Course details
- Welcome to Foundations of Virtual Instruction! This course will help you 'up' your game and develop the advanced skills and techniques that elude even some of the most experienced virtual teachers in the K-12 space. Examine pitfalls and learn how to overcome them by focusing on the fundamentals that have the most significant impact on student learning in a blended or online environment. When you complete this course, you will be able to:
- ? Craft virtual learning experiences that align with your student's needs.
- ? Set up a learning environment to get to know your students, and they get to know each other.
- ? Use a variety of online tools to provide feedback and personalize the learning experience.
- ? Identify at-risk students and employ effective strategies for teaching them.
- ? Compare and contrast online and face-to-face learning communities.
- ? Apply strategies to make virtual courses more human.
Foundations of Virtual Instruction at Coursera Curriculum
Module 1
Meet Cindy Carbajal
Interview: The Flipped Classroom
About this Course
Pre-Course Survey
Introduction and Definitions
History of Online Learning
Current Models of Virtual Education
Evolving Models of Virtual Education
Virtual Programs and Organizations
Optional Readings and Resources
Module 1 References
Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check
The History of Virtual Instruction
Module 2
Terminology and Tools for Online Learning
Synchronous Instructional Platforms
Learning Management Systems
Other Online Learning Tools
Optional Readings and Resources
Module 2 References
Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check
Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies
Module 3
Similarities and Differences to Teaching in the Classroom
The Changing Field of Curriculum Development and the Role of Outside Vendors
How Different and Evolving Virtual Delivery Models Affect Instruction
The Role of a Virtual Teacher
Optional Readings and Resources
Module 3 References
Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check
Transitioning from the Classroom to the Virtual Environment
Module 4
School Funding
Equity and Access
Legal Considerations
Optional Readings and Resources
Module References
Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check
Funding, Equity and Access, and Legal Considerations
Module 5
Growth of Online Learning
Trends and Forecasts
Continue Your Learning
Optional Readings and References
Module 5 References
Message from UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Post-Course Survey
Final Quiz
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