vcc.ca
EDUC 4250: Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Online/eLearning Instruction
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
This course exposes learners to a wide variety of adult learning theories , learning with technologies, and relevant principles and processes that are the foundation of online teaching and learning.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
4th Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Implement key factors and considerations when planning online learning
- Analyze adult learning theories and models in an online environment
- Integrate equity, diversity, and inclusivity when designing, developing, and facilitating online learning
- Describe and compare online learning platforms, digital technologies, and other teaching and learning resources.
- Select and apply quality assurance methods/standards to assess online learning
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the course.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Forum posts, online course surveys, independent self-directed research, reflective writing
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (61%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Reflective Writing |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Report on learning theories and instructional activities. |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Critique of an online course using appropriate online quality assurance rubric. |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Self assessment of contributions to class generated resource. |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Challenges and opportunities of online learning report |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Case study of issue related to diversity |
Course topics
- Online pedagogy, Adult learning theories, Diversity and Inclusion Accessibility, Quality Assurance Standards, Learning Technologies
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.