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
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Virtual Teacher
Foundations of Virtual Instruction
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179 calificaciones
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Week 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 videos (Total 58 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Week 1 Lesson 1: Introduction and Definitions5m
Week 1 Lesson 2: History of Online Learning4m
Week 1 Lesson 3: Current Models of Virtual Education10m
Week 1 Lesson 4: Evolving Models of Virtual Education7m
Week 1 Lesson 5: Virtual Programs and Organizations11m
Week 1 Interview: The Flipped Classroom13m
4 lecturas
About this Course10m
Pre-Course Survey10m
Week 1 Roadmap & Objectives10m
Week 1 Optional Resources10m
1 ejercicios de práctica
Week 1 Quiz20m
Semana
2Week 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 videos (Total 56 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Week 2 Lesson 2: Synchronous Instructional Platforms15m
Week 2 Lesson 3: Learning Management Systems10m
Week 2 Lesson 4: Other Online Learning Tools15m
Week 2 Interview: Social Media and Gamification9m
2 lecturas
Week 2 Roadmap and Objectives10m
Week 2 Optional Resources10m
1 ejercicios de práctica
Week 2 Quiz20m
Semana
3Week 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 videos (Total 33 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Week 3 Lesson 2: The changing field of curriculum development and the role of outside vendors5m
Week 3 Lesson 3: How different and evolving virtual delivery models affect instruction5m
Week 3 Lesson 4: The Role of a Virtual Teacher8m
Week 3 Interview: Accomodations for Special Needs Students in the Virtual Classroom5m
3 lecturas
Week 3 Roadmap and Objectives10m
Week 3 Optional Resources10m
About the Assignment10m
1 ejercicios de práctica
Week 3 Quiz14m
Semana
4Week 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 videos (Total 70 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Week 4 Lesson 2: Equity and Access21m
Week 4 Lesson 3: The Law19m
Week 4 Interview: Using the Question Formulation Technique13m
2 lecturas
Week 4 Roadmap and Objectives10m
Week 4 Optional Resources10m
1 ejercicios de práctica
Week 4 Quiz20m
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comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
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consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Principales revisiones
por JH•Jan 19th 2018
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
por KT•Dec 24th 2016
simply a great course as I see it's preview. am yet to check out how the learning translates into practice, though.
Instructores
Cindy Carbajal
InstructorUC Irvine Extension
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Acerca del programa especializado Virtual Teacher
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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