Course Outline and Assessment

Course Prerequisites

To do this course you should have some familiarity with computers and you are expected to be familiar with e-mail and possess a general knowledge of the Internet and word processing to compose assignments and send attachments to the eFacilitator.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Through the application of course content, your participation in the learning activities, and the related assessment techniques, you should be able to:

• integrate technology into your teaching practice.
• to clearly communicate your ideas and opinions.
• participate in the collaborative learning culture using technology.
• Explain the technologies used to connect teachers and learners for distance education.
• Discuss how technology and resources influence the distance learning environment.
• Explain the responsibilities of the instructor for ensuring student participation.
• Explain the importance of creating a learning community.
• Discuss the role of assessment in the instructional design process.
• Discuss the advantages and limitations of Internet-based learning.
• Develop and facilitate a distance learning course module/unit of instruction.
• Continually use the created online activities.

Assessment

There are 3 methods of assessment in this course, each of which must be completed to obtain certification: