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Join Jessica Linz, an experienced educator with master's degrees in Adult Education and Communications Technology, for a transformative professional development workshop. This course will equip you with the essential framework for high-quality online instruction, based on industry research and standards. Gain insights into best practices for designing online courses, optimizing student achievement, and integrating learning models. Utilize tools like Bloom’s Taxonomy, foster community engagement, and enhance collaboration among students. Elevate your teaching strategies today!
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Welcome to Online Instructor Best Practices Professional Development
Jessica Linz • Holds current teaching certifications in PA and OH • Has worked in education technology for 5 years • Holds master’s degrees in Adult Education and Communications Technology • Lives in Pittsburgh, PA Introductions
Professional Development Outcomes • Understand the framework for high-quality online instruction based on industry research and results • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the methods, concepts, and best practices of teaching and learning online • Understand vCourses best practices for implementation
Professional Development Outcomes • Be able to integrate and align vCourses in the online teaching environment • Be able to plan lessons and monitor and maximize student achievement
Agenda • iNACOL standards • Bloom’s Taxonomy • Industry research • Learning models • vCourses overview • Creating an online community with vCourses • Instructional strategies • Collaboration and communication • Course management • Wrap-up
iNACOL • National Standards for Online Teaching • Activity • Identify your standard • What are the key points? • Summarize the ways that you have incorporated this standard into your teaching already, or ways you would like to in the future.