About this course: 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
Taught by: Cindy Carbajal, Instructor
UC Irvine Extension
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 5 in the Virtual Teacher Specialization |
| Commitment | 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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- Reading: About this Course
- Video: Meet Cindy Carbajal
- Reading: Pre-Course Survey
- Reading: Week 1 Roadmap & Objectives
- Video: Week 1 Lesson 1: Introduction and Definitions
- Video: Week 1 Lesson 2: History of Online Learning
- Video: Week 1 Lesson 3: Current Models of Virtual Education
- Video: Week 1 Lesson 4: Evolving Models of Virtual Education
- Video: Week 1 Lesson 5: Virtual Programs and Organizations
- Video: Week 1 Interview: The Flipped Classroom
- Reading: Week 1 Optional Resources
- Reading: Week 2 Roadmap and Objectives
- Video: Week 2 Lesson 1 Terms
- Video: Week 2 Lesson 2: Synchronous Instructional Platforms
- Video: Week 2 Lesson 3: Learning Management Systems
- Video: Week 2 Lesson 4: Other Online Learning Tools
- Video: Week 2 Interview: Social Media and Gamification
- Reading: Week 2 Optional Resources
- Reading: Week 3 Roadmap and Objectives
- Video: Week 3 Lesson 1: Similarities and differences to teaching in the classroom
- Video: Week 3 Lesson 2: The changing field of curriculum development and the role of outside vendors
- Video: Week 3 Lesson 3: How different and evolving virtual delivery models affect instruction
- Video: Week 3 Lesson 4: The Role of a Virtual Teacher
- Video: Week 3 Interview: Accomodations for Special Needs Students in the Virtual Classroom
- Reading: Week 3 Optional Resources
- Reading: About the Assignment
- Reading: Week 4 Roadmap and Objectives
- Video: Week 4 Lesson 1: School Funding
- Video: Week 4 Lesson 2: Equity and Access
- Video: Week 4 Lesson 3: The Law
- Video: Week 4 Interview: Using the Question Formulation Technique
- Reading: Week 4 Optional Resources
- Reading: Week 5 Roadmap
- Video: Week 5 Lesson 1: Growth of Online Learning
- Video: Week 5 Lesson 2: Trends and Forecasts
- Video: Week 5 Lesson 3: Continued Learning
- Reading: References
- Reading: Message from UC Irvine Extension
- Reading: Post-Course Survey
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