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Adult Education: How to Teach Online - CPD
University of Derby Online Learning
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Overview
This self-guided professional development course offers a practical introduction to online teaching for adult education and looks at how to recreate the traditional classroom experience in an online context.
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Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
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Description
Technological advancements are creating a revolutionary change for the educational and training sectors as we see more and more courses and educational material consumed through online or e-learning. The ability to design and deliver online courses is becoming a vital skill for educators of today.
This self-guided professional development course offers a practical introduction to online teaching for adult education and looks at how to re-create the traditional classroom experience in an online context. It explains the difference between e-learning and online learning and explores frameworks for teaching online as well as strategies for delivering effective adult online learning.
With a specific focus on adult education, the aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of how to create online courses, the ability to build online student communities and the knowledge of what is required to effectively teach online. Additionally, Education Leaders will benefit from these insights to support curriculum development, teaching, learning and self-assessments.
Gain a Certificate and digital badges to recognise your CPD achievement
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion from the University of Derby to recognise your achievement and your commitment to continuing professional development (CPD); allowing you to provide evidence to a professional body or to your employer or simply for inclusion in your personal development portfolio.
Why Should I Study This Course?
Online education is creating new opportunities for educators seeking to modernise educational delivery. Similarly, for those studying online courses, it allows people to learn wherever and whenever they choose without missing out on the key features of classroom teaching, for example being part of discussions and interactions with a teacher and fellow student
With a specific focus on adult education, the aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of how to create online courses, the ability to build online student communities and the knowledge of what is required to effectively teach online. Additionally, Education Leaders will benefit from these insights to support curriculum development, teaching, learning and self-assessments.
During the Adult Education: How to Teach Online course, you can expect to:
- Discover how to deliver effective and engaging online learning experiences.
- Plan and design content for use online that is not only engaging and educational but also relevant and valuable.
- Learn how to create meaningful online assessments suitable for testing different levels of knowledge and skills.
A flexible course that fits in with working and family life
This learner led course is open for continuous enrolment, which means it can be studied at any time and delivered 100% online, allowing you to manage your studies around work and family commitments. This is a self-guided course which involves reflective activities to assess subject understanding whilst completing a personal portfolio. Our online short courses are designed to be intellectually stimulating, thought provoking and rewarding.
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Who is this course for?
Though open to anyone, this professional development short course is ideally suited for those working in adult education or training including colleges and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or organisational training providers and consultancies. It will be of particular interest to people in roles such as:
- Lecturers
- Teachers
- Trainee teachers
- Training professionals
- Educational leaders
Requirements
The course is widely available for anyone to take part in regardless of age, location or education status.
However, there are some basic requirements. You will need access to the internet whether it is on your PC, tablet, mobile or other electronic devices, as well as a valid email address to register with our online learning environment in order to take part in the course.
You will need to agree to the terms and conditions before you start the course which will be available when you enrol.
Learners should have an understanding of the English Language and the ability to study in English.
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