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CUR/532

Continuing Education for Teachers

Facilitating Online Learning

Online

Format

$1,620

Estimated Tuition

3 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

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Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Course level: EDU Graduate

Learners explore practical strategies for aligning effective principles of instruction with the use of technology in adult learning and training environments. Learners develop the knowledge and skills required for effectively engaging adult learners in distance learning experiences using a variety of web-based course management and information systems. In addition, learners apply and evaluate audio, video, and collaborative technology tools; mobile learning technologies; and corporate online training techniques. Learners discuss essential aspects of learning in online training programs and classrooms such as engagement, time management, reflection, and assessment strategies.

This course is not available for enrollment to residents of Arkansas and Kentucky.

Prerequisites

This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Explain the skills needed for effective distance learning facilitators.
  • Differentiate between the phases of development for distance learning facilitator skills.
  • Describe key training elements for developing distance learning facilitator skills.

  • Discuss different uses of technology for engaging distance learners.
  • Analyze different models for engaging distance learners.

  • Explain different faculty development models for distance learning.
  • Describe effective faculty mentoring programs for distance learning.
  • Analyze faculty management and evaluation for distance learning.

  • Identify collaborative technology tools for enhancing distance learning.
  • Describe different technology tools for creating distance learning communities.
  • Evaluate technology tools for social learning.

  • Identify distance learning classroom environments.
  • Contrast facilitation skills for synchronous learning with asynchronous learning.
  • Describe the common traits of a distance learner.

  • Describe distance learning technology management issues.
  • Discuss distance learner management issues.
  • Compare cultural issues in distance learning with traditional learning.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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How to request your transcripts

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. Although our continuing teacher education courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing teacher education courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.