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
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Virtual Teacher
Foundations of Virtual Instruction
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
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1Week 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 vídeos (total de (Total 58 mín.) min), 4 leituras, 1 teste
7 videos
Week 1 Lesson 1: Introduction and Definitions5min
Week 1 Lesson 2: History of Online Learning4min
Week 1 Lesson 3: Current Models of Virtual Education10min
Week 1 Lesson 4: Evolving Models of Virtual Education7min
Week 1 Lesson 5: Virtual Programs and Organizations11min
Week 1 Interview: The Flipped Classroom13min
4 leituras
About this Course10min
Pre-Course Survey10min
Week 1 Roadmap & Objectives10min
Week 1 Optional Resources10min
1 exercícios práticos
Week 1 Quiz20min
Semana
2Week 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 vídeos (total de (Total 56 mín.) min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
5 videos
Week 2 Lesson 2: Synchronous Instructional Platforms15min
Week 2 Lesson 3: Learning Management Systems10min
Week 2 Lesson 4: Other Online Learning Tools15min
Week 2 Interview: Social Media and Gamification9min
2 leituras
Week 2 Roadmap and Objectives10min
Week 2 Optional Resources10min
1 exercícios práticos
Week 2 Quiz20min
Semana
3Week 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 vídeos (total de (Total 33 mín.) min), 3 leituras, 2 testes
5 videos
Week 3 Lesson 2: The changing field of curriculum development and the role of outside vendors5min
Week 3 Lesson 3: How different and evolving virtual delivery models affect instruction5min
Week 3 Lesson 4: The Role of a Virtual Teacher8min
Week 3 Interview: Accomodations for Special Needs Students in the Virtual Classroom5min
3 leituras
Week 3 Roadmap and Objectives10min
Week 3 Optional Resources10min
About the Assignment10min
1 exercícios práticos
Week 3 Quiz14min
Semana
4Week 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 vídeos (total de (Total 70 mín.) min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
4 videos
Week 4 Lesson 2: Equity and Access21min
Week 4 Lesson 3: The Law19min
Week 4 Interview: Using the Question Formulation Technique13min
2 leituras
Week 4 Roadmap and Objectives10min
Week 4 Optional Resources10min
1 exercícios práticos
Week 4 Quiz20min
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Melhores avaliações
por JH•Jan 19th 2018
Excepcional, debido a que toda la secuencia de la aplicación y el desarrollo de la educación virtual, impregna los profesores y estudiantes en un universo de excitación y deseo de aprender. Gracias
por MS•Jan 14th 2019
The foundation is nicely laid to anyone even for those who have got no prior knowledge of virtual / online learning. I enjoyed it!
Instrutores
Cindy Carbajal
InstructorUC Irvine Extension
Sobre University of California, Irvine
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.
Sobre o Programa de cursos integrados Virtual Teacher
This series of courses provides best practices for online instruction, student engagement and virtual community building; effective uses of asynchronous and synchronous technologies, social media and other emerging technologies; and data analysis techniques and student performance measurements to individualize instruction in an online or blended environment. The courses in this Specialization may be taken in any order. Each course can be taken independently. The Specialization concludes with a final project that will give you the opportunity to integrate and apply the skills you have gained throughout the courses.
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