Active Teaching and Learning
Course Description
Explores the characteristics of the effective online teacher, the distinguishing features of online learners, and how these two elements converge in the design and development of active, student-centered lessons, courses, and multiple assessments in the online learning environment.
Learning Outcomes
- analyze the distinguishing characteristics of online learners
- analyze the characteristics of effective online teaching
- apply learning theories to the online learning environment
- apply active, student-centered online pedagogical strategies
- create student-centered, interactive lessons and courses
- evaluate assessments to measure online student achievement
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