Excitement, Curiosity, Intimidation.

You are probably feeling all of these emotions as you begin the process of becoming certified to teach online. This course, the first in a three course sequence, will introduce you to the unique advantages and challenges associated with online learning. You will learn how to make your exceptional teaching skills work in the online arena. You will also create an electronic portfolio to use as a resource as you continue through the certification process.

Begin by reviewing your course syllabus (found in Announcements) so you are familiar with the expectations. Your final evaluation will include a portfolio of course documents and your reflections on them.

In this unit, you will get acquainted with your instructor and classmates, read about current trends in online learning, research organizations and standards associated with online learning, and begin using some of the communication features available in an online classroom. This process should be a great adventure, so let's get to work!

Here is a link to the standards that will be covered in Unit 1:

Unit_1_Standards.doc

Introduction Video: Susan Patrick--Why Online Learning is a Smart Solution

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