Upcoming Events
Teaching Online: An Introduction to Online Delivery by Quality Matters
Date and Time
Thursday, July 16, 2020
RSVP
You can RSVP for this event
Location
Online
Description
This TWO-WEEK workshop begins on July 16, 2020. Requires 10-12 hours of work per week.
Quality Matters
Virtual (Complete ONLINE)
July 16—30, 2020
A special GVSU section is being offered by Quality Matters from July 16—30, 2020.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply best practices in teaching and learning in an online learning environment
- Explain the role of the instructor in an online learning environment
- Explain the learner's role in online learning
- Develop a resource to help learners be successful in the role of an online learner
- Explain the importance of orienting learners to online learning
- List methods of engaging and motivating learners in an online course
- Explain the importance of instructor interaction and timely feedback in online courses
- Determine appropriate instructor interaction and feedback in online courses
- List best practices for facilitating discussion boards
- Create a discussion board rubric for assessing learner participation in discussion boards
- Align assessment methods with learning objectives or competencies
The instructor-facilitated, asynchronous course takes place over two weeks, requiring 10 to 12 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives. The tuition ($200) is covered by the Pew FTLC.
Faculty choosing this option are also expected to reference the quality standards detailed in the Online/Hybrid Course Peer Review Rubric and learn the basic functions of Blackboard, our learning management system. Review Basic Blackboard competencies here.
For faculty planning to teach online and hybrid courses, this course meets the GVSU competency requirement. Grant available to cover the cost of registration.
Apply for a Sponsored Teaching and Learning Event Grant at www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/grants .
Contact
Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center
[email protected]
616-331-3498