EDDL 5141: Online Teaching and Learning
This course provides educators with knowledge, skills and experience in implementing educational technology into a pedagogically sound learning environment. EDDL 5141 is designed to provide instructors with a basic introduction to the theory and practice of online teaching and learning and to develop the skills and strategies needed to facilitate courses in an online environment. Participants will reflect on their experiences as online learners to help develop their own philosophy of online teaching and learning. Using their philosophy, they will plan and conduct an online learning activity that they will facilitate for their fellow participants. Emphasis will be placed on student engagement and motivation, creating collaborative and interactive experiences and gaining practical experience.
Learning outcomes
- Analyze selected learning and instructional design theories; assess the application of these theories in a variety of online teaching and learning contexts.
- Evaluate and implement a range of educational technologies to support online design and facilitation.
- Develop a design plan for an online teaching and learning experience within your own theory based educational context.
- Facilitate an online lesson using appropriate facilitation techniques and supporting educational technology to engage learners.
- Assess the design and facilitation techniques used within an existing online course and make evidence-based recommendations.
Course topics
- Unit 1: Online Teaching and Learning and the Role of the Instructor
- Unit 2: Online Design Development
- Unit 3: Online Facilitation
Required text and materials
There is no required textbook for this course.
Additional requirements
Computer with internet access is required.
Assessments
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 70% or higher on the overall course.
| Assignment 1: Online Course Audit | 30% |
| Assignment 2: Online Lesson Facilitation | 25% |
| Assignment 3: Online Design Plan | 30% |
| Assignment 4: Blogging and Online Activity Participation | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
NOTE TO STUDENTS beginning this Online Teaching & Learning program in Winter 2012, a student who receives a B- (70-74) or lower in two or more courses will be required to withdraw regardless of their grade point average unless the Program Coordinator recommends otherwise.
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
