Excellence in Online Teaching

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Excellence in Online Teaching

Instructors: Paul Huckett

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

73 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

99%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course is aimed at anyone who is teaching online or will be in the future. Learners will come away with ways to improve their online courses and teaching practices today.

Welcome to the course! The first lesson of this module will introduce you to the course, course expectations, and your instructors. We hope you find this course insightful and relevant to your teaching and professional goals. Our first module will acclimate you to the foundational theories and modalities of online teaching, discuss best-practices in assessment of learning outcomes, student motivation, and defining success. You will analyze exemplar case studies and focus on being intentional in the online classroom.

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4 videos5 readings3 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Welcome to the Course!0 minutes
‘The Discussion’ and ‘ Office Hours’9 minutes
Flexibility and Data-Driven Decisions5 minutes
Assignments6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Course Introduction and Expectations10 minutes
Facilitating Online Learning10 minutes
Student Engagement 10 minutes
Data-Driven Decision Making10 minutes
Assignments10 minutes

3 peer reviewsTotal 180 minutes

Reimagining Office Hours60 minutes
Data-Driven Planning Reflection60 minutes
Building Community Using Assignments60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Assessment of Online Teaching Readiness 10 minutes

Our second module will explore the ways in which online teaching and learning can be designed and implemented in a way that is inclusive of all students. We will cover Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, inclusivity, and associated legal implications.

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2 videos3 readings2 peer reviews

This module of this course will cover the intentional, efficient, and most effective uses of technology that support student mastery of the learning objectives. Various technologies will be considered for efficacy along with a subsequent deep dive into one technology and its application in your own course(s) will be explored.

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1 video2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

As an instructor, how can you encourage community building within the class, department or program, or online campus?

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1 video2 readings1 peer review

This final module discusses the benefits of continuous personal and professional development and improvement for teaching practice.

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2 videos2 readings1 peer review1 plugin

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Paul Huckett

Johns Hopkins University

5 Courses24,053 learners

Michael J. Reese

Johns Hopkins University

1 Course6,622 learners

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Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024

Very Educative and insightful program. It gives you a clear understanding of online Teaching with easy.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

This course is exceptional because it successfully combines best teaching practices with information technology. Also, the assignments are relevant and practical.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Fantastic. This course should be required for anyone teaching online.

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