Course Description: Introduction to the theory and tools of teaching on-line courses. Principles of good practice are used as a structural core to develop knowledge and skills necessary to effectively develop and teach an on-line course. Fosters communication, collaboration, active learning, prompt feedback, while emphasizing personal connections, time on task, high expectations, and respect for diverse talents and ways of learning.

The course is 6 weeks long and is part of  a Certificate in Postsecondary Teaching.

Prerequisites: COMM 721 The Teaching Craft, COMM605 Advanced Interpersonal Communication, or relevant experience in higher education.

Texts: Text List    Texts can be purchased from MBS Direct.

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Course Offering Schedule:

• Fall 2008

  • Week 1 -  November 15 - 21, 2008 Meets at Bethel University - Technology for Online Teaching on Saturday Nov. 15,  8:30 -12:30
  • Week 2 -  November 22 - 28 (Online)
  • Week 3 -  November 29 - December 5 (Online)
  • Week 4 -  December 6 - 12 (Online)
  • Week 5 -  December 13 - 19 (Online)
  • Week 6 and Project Course Completion - December 20 - January 10 (Online)

    All work due by January 17 (Online)
    
    
• Spring 2009
  • Week 1 - Apr 18 - 24 Meets 8:30 - 12:30 at Bethel University main campus on April 18
  • Week 2 - Apr 25 - May 2 Online
    
  • Week 3 - May 2 - May 8 Online
    
  • Week 4 - May 9 - 15 Online
    
  • Week 5 - May 16 - 22 Online
    
  • Week 6 - May 23 -29 Online
    All work due by June 6 Online