Principles of Effective Online Instruction
Principles of Effective Online Instruction will take both the novice and experienced online teacher (full-time or adjunct) through the steps of course development, online teaching, and online assessment. This seminar consists of three parts:
The first part is the Pre-Course, which covers the basics of using UNK's Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
The second part is the course itself and consists of four (4) separate two-week modules – 8 weeks total in the fall and spring semester, or four (4) separate one-week modules - 4 weeks total in the summer. Each module will have readings, a discussion board, and assignments.
The final part of the training is the Copyright & Library Course, where we will discuss issues of copyright in online education, and will also spend time learning about UNK library services for online students and faculty.
How the Seminar Works: You will be able to access the seminar materials on 07/03. Participants will have readings, videos, discussions, activities, and other coursework that will be done entirely online. You will get to think about online education, discuss your ideas with peers and experienced online faculty, learn how to develop and run your own course, and additionally give the experience of being an online student.
Registration for Principles of Effective Online Instruction Links to an external site.
Overview of dates within each modality
| Schedule | Pre-Course | Course | Copyright/Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modality | Work at your own pace | Concurrent | Work at your own pace |
| Dates | 06/26/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 07/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 07/30/2023 |
| Prerequisite | None | Pre-Course | Pre-Course |
Through the Seminar, participants will
- Develop their online teaching skills
- Learn how to use Canvas more effectively
- Experience what it is like to be an online learner
By the end of the Seminar, participants will be able to
- Use principles of instructional design to design/redesign and construct courses using online components or online delivery
- Develop online instructional activities that foster critical thinking and promote student collaboration
- Apply effective online pedagogical methods and tools to distributed teaching
- Apply elements of a quality standards checklist to develop your course
- Create effective videos for your online or blended courses
- Understand the basic rules of copyright for online education.
Registration for Principles of Effective Online Instruction Links to an external site.