Online Teaching Course: Basics of Teaching Online

Name: Online Teaching Course: Basics of Teaching Online
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Learn the fundamentals of teaching online. Especially developed for teachers!

Created byIOL Productions

Last updated 7/2020

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Basics of Online Teaching
Online Teaching Tools
eLearning

Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 13m total length

Introduction4:07
Explore the basics and benefits of online teaching, discover quick prep tips, and review free tools to enhance student engagement.
Online Teaching Defined4:15
Explore how online teaching differs from traditional classrooms, using computer tools to deliver synchronous or asynchronous lessons, and how blended learning blends face-to-face instruction with online delivery.
Myths about Online Teaching6:48
Debunk common myths about online teaching by showing that engagement matters and tools magnify, not replace, teaching skills, making online classes effective with asynchronous platforms.
Benefits of Online Teaching7:36
Discover the benefits of online teaching, including flexible scheduling, reduced travel time, progress monitoring, and automated assessments with instant feedback that enhance teaching essentials and the learning experience.

Preparing for Online Teaching10:35
Plan each online class with clear lesson plans and anticipate technical issues. Master the tools and create a quiet, well-equipped workspace to engage students via forums, email, and video conferencing.
Video Communication Tools5:19
Explore essential video communication tools for online teaching, including Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and Facebook Messenger, and optimize setup with webcams, mics, and reliable internet.
Other Tools for Synchronous Teaching8:38
Explore virtual whiteboards, presentation tools, and cloud storage for synchronous online teaching, including screen sharing, sharing links, and collaboration in Google Docs and Google Drive.
Asynchronous Online Teaching Tools4:22
Discover how to produce asynchronous online lessons with screen recording tools such as Active Presenter and Nimbus, edit with Windows Movie Maker or Photos app, and upload to hosting sites.
Video Hosting and Online Assessments5:08
Explore hosting course videos on YouTube or Vimeo, manage published versus unpublished access, embed in your LMS, and create assessments with Google forms that can be automatically reviewed.
Learning Management System5:24
Learn how a learning management system centralizes communication, content delivery, and assessment, links web resources, and ties quizzes and assignments to the grade book.
Challenges and Tips8:36
Learn practical strategies to address online teaching challenges, such as engaging passive students, forming academic habits, automating responses, and facilitating collaboration through a group video conference and discussion forums.

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Description

This short online course aims to help teachers and other interested individuals be knowledgeable about online teaching and the tools used for teaching online.

The contents of the course are as follows:

Basics of Online Teaching
Benefits of Online Teaching
Preparing for Online Teaching
Quick Guide to the Tools for Online Teaching
Challenges and Tips in Online Teaching

Who this course is for:

Teachers who want to teach online
Anyone who wants to learn about online teaching

Online Teaching Course: Basics of Teaching Online

What you'll learn

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Course content

Course Introduction4 lectures • 23min

Practical Online Teaching7 lectures • 48min

Learning Module Development Course - Invitation1 lecture • 3min

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