The Internet has become a medium for people to carry out a whole range of life's activities, including education. Instructors of online eLearning need to prepare themselves with knowledge and skill sets directly related to this teaching and learning environment.
This certificate program builds on a foundation of professional preparation experience as an educator. Completion of the certificate is a follow-up to prior instructor training.
By the conclusion of this certificate program, students will be able to:
Build on their professional background and expertise as educators, instructors, or trainers to become highly effective online instructors
Gain the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and deliver online/eLearning instruction
Combine research-based best practice concepts, relevant learning theories, and authentic assessment activities to formulate their own personalized approach to online instruction
Maximize their potential as online instructors by being challenged to create high quality and highly interactive online learning communities
Instructional Activities, Design and Delivery Mode
The program is designed to combine theory and practice within a multi-dimensional, constructivist, project-based learning experience. Real-life learning situations have been created in which participants demonstrate online instructor competencies by means of authentic assessment tasks.
Evaluation of Student Learning
Evaluation of student learning is based on completion of course assignments and projects. Due dates and criteria for successful completion of each course assignment will be outlined by the instructor at the beginning of each course.
For more information, read the participant handbook. Feel free to contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7000, ext. 7488.
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