Teaching a Distance Learning Course
Summer 2003, Course 1
Dates: June 12 - July 3
Instructor: Kim Chambers, Ph.D.,
Course Overview:
This three week INTENSIVE short course covers basic teaching and learning
issues associated with teaching in a web-based environment. Divided into
three, one week segments, the course covers effective student and faculty
communication in a distance course, the instructional design of a course,
and multiple content delivery methods. Designed for faculty, teaching assistants, and student affairs staff who
teach, this course examines distance learning for both strict academic
courses as well as co-curricular learning environments such as "freshman
101" seminars and student leadership courses.
Participants will experience being a student in a distance learning course
and will reflect on their student experience as it reflects on good
teaching and learning. One aspect of the course will focus on active
web-based learning strategies so participants will need to actively
participate on the course web-site.
It is recommended that participants access the course with at least a 56K
modem or faster internet connection (cable modem, dsl, etc.). Participants
need moderate typing skills to interact effectively as well as the ability
to use a web browser. As the course is an intensive three week experience,
those participants getting the most out of the course will participate
daily during the week, and at their discretion on the weekends.
Participants may choose to participate in two OPTIONAL synchronous chat
sessions, but they are not required for successful course completion.
Topics to be covered:
- Web site design
- Effective use of e-mail within an online course
- Effective use of discussion boards and listservs
- How to conduct online chat
- The differences between asynchronous and synchronous delivery systems
Course Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to
- Identify, reflect on, and develop solutions for web-based teaching and learning issues.
- Understand on-line electronic communication tools and be able to use them effectively.
- Identify effective web-based course designs.
- Understand the use of multiple course content delivery methods.
Individuals registering for CEUs will receive 1.0 CEU upon successful
completion of the course.
Instructor Bio:
Kim Chambers, Ph.D., is manager of the Instructional Resource Center at the
University of Connecticut. He works with faculty members, teaching
assistants and staff instructors to assist them in using technology to
effectively promote student learning. He works with faculty and staff on
instructional design issues in regards to the delivery of online courses.
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