Об этом курсе: This course provides teachers with the foundation for understanding the movement towards virtual instruction. It introduces fundamental knowledge needed by teachers to succeed in a technology-dependent, instructional environment. You will explore the history of online learning and understand how a variety of delivery models are evolving in the K-12 environment, ranging from completely online to hybrid or blended classrooms. We will discuss how the programs work and who they serve, addressing some basics about equity issues, access and school funding, as well as ethical and legal issues that support and challenge the models. Upon completion of the course, you will understand what it takes to transition from teaching in the classroom to providing virtual instruction. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Describe the history of online learning models 2. Identify current virtual instruction models and who offers them 3. Explain how virtual instruction models have evolved and why 4. Describe common features of synchronous and asynchronous technologies 5. Discuss basic ethical and legal issues faced by schools

Автор: Калифорнийский университет в Ирвайне

Преподаватели: Cindy Carbajal, Instructor
UC Irvine Extension

Основные сведения	Course 1 of 5 in the Virtual Teacher Specialization
Выполнение	2-4 hours/week
Язык	English
Как пройти курс	Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания.
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Программа курса

НЕДЕЛЯ 1

Week 1: History of Virtual Education

Welcome to the course! Begin by reading the Course Overview and familiarizing yourself with our course. This week we will explore the history of virtual education, as well as the different models of virtual education. Our guest speaker, Dr. O'Neal, will discuss the "Flipped Classroom" and how this pedagogy can enhance teaching and learning.

7 видео, 4 материалов для самостоятельного изучения

Reading: About this Course
Видео: Meet Cindy Carbajal
Reading: Pre-Course Survey
Reading: Week 1 Roadmap & Objectives
Видео: Week 1 Lesson 1: Introduction and Definitions
Видео: Week 1 Lesson 2: History of Online Learning
Видео: Week 1 Lesson 3: Current Models of Virtual Education
Видео: Week 1 Lesson 4: Evolving Models of Virtual Education
Видео: Week 1 Lesson 5: Virtual Programs and Organizations
Видео: Week 1 Interview: The Flipped Classroom
Reading: Week 1 Optional Resources

Оцениваемый: Week 1 Quiz

НЕДЕЛЯ 2

Week 2: Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies

In week two, we will examine the features of synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Our guest speaker, Melissa Loble, will share how to select and leverage technology. She will also discuss how to best utilize social media to meet the needs of different learners.

5 видео, 2 материалов для самостоятельного изучения

Reading: Week 2 Roadmap and Objectives
Видео: Week 2 Lesson 1 Terms
Видео: Week 2 Lesson 2: Synchronous Instructional Platforms
Видео: Week 2 Lesson 3: Learning Management Systems
Видео: Week 2 Lesson 4: Other Online Learning Tools
Видео: Week 2 Interview: Social Media and Gamification
Reading: Week 2 Optional Resources

Оцениваемый: Week 2 Quiz

НЕДЕЛЯ 3

Week 3: Transitioning from the Classroom to the Virtual Environment

This week we will examine the similarities and differences between teaching in the classroom and teaching online. Our guest speaker, Racquel Nedden, will discuss the benefits of online education for accommodating and meeting the needs of at-risk and special needs students. You will also have the opportunity to submit your assignment and evaluate three of your classmates' work.

5 видео, 3 материалов для самостоятельного изучения

Reading: Week 3 Roadmap and Objectives
Видео: Week 3 Lesson 1: Similarities and differences to teaching in the classroom
Видео: Week 3 Lesson 2: The changing field of curriculum development and the role of outside vendors
Видео: Week 3 Lesson 3: How different and evolving virtual delivery models affect instruction
Видео: Week 3 Lesson 4: The Role of a Virtual Teacher
Видео: Week 3 Interview: Accomodations for Special Needs Students in the Virtual Classroom
Reading: Week 3 Optional Resources
Reading: About the Assignment

Оцениваемый: Assignment: Lesson Plan for Online Delivery

Оцениваемый: Week 3 Quiz

НЕДЕЛЯ 4

Week 4: Equity and Access, Funding, and the Law

In week four, we will discuss virtual school funding options, the responsibility of online programs to consider equity and access, and the legal issues that virtual schools face. Our guest speaker, Chris Long, will explain the concept of QFT (Question, Formulation Technique) and explain why teaching students to formulate their own questions can increase students engagement and empower students to be life long learners.

4 видео, 2 материалов для самостоятельного изучения

Reading: Week 4 Roadmap and Objectives
Видео: Week 4 Lesson 1: School Funding
Видео: Week 4 Lesson 2: Equity and Access
Видео: Week 4 Lesson 3: The Law
Видео: Week 4 Interview: Using the Question Formulation Technique
Reading: Week 4 Optional Resources

Оцениваемый: Week 4 Quiz

НЕДЕЛЯ 5

Week 5: The Future of Virtual Education

In this last week of the course we'll consider the future of online education and how new technologies are changing the landscape of K-12 education.

3 видео, 4 материалов для самостоятельного изучения

Reading: Week 5 Roadmap
Видео: Week 5 Lesson 1: Growth of Online Learning
Видео: Week 5 Lesson 2: Trends and Forecasts
Видео: Week 5 Lesson 3: Continued Learning
Reading: References
Reading: Message from UC Irvine Extension
Reading: Post-Course Survey

Оцениваемый: Final Quiz

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Калифорнийский университет в Ирвайне

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Оценка 4 из 5 по 147 отзывам

It´s very useful. It´s easy to transfer the principles to real life.

This course has good information and direction for learning about basics of being an online instructor. Its good to consider the history of initial development and possibilities of the future growth in the field. Much appreciated and useful course material.