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Learn to Design and Teach Online Courses with Confidence: Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses
The Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses is a two-month programme designed to help teachers, tutors, lecturers, instructors, and trainers to develop and deliver online courses effectively. With the rise of online learning, there is an increasing demand for educators to be proficient in designing and teaching online courses.
Requirements to Apply:
- Applicants should have educational background/qualification and computer literacy skills as a MUST.
- Applicants must have access to a computer or laptop.
- Applicants must have internet connection, as the course is fully online.
- Applications should be done strictly online.
Modules and Programme Flow:
The Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses consists of five modules. These modules will guide the participants through the process of planning, designing, developing, and teaching an online or blended course using Moodle, a Learning platform.
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Before the Planning Stage
Module 3: The Planning Stage
Module 4: The Development Stage Module 5: Teaching Your Course
The modules will be presented over eight weeks, with each module taking two weeks for completion. The table below displays the presentation of modules for the duration of the course.
Week 1: Module 1 – Getting Started
Week 2: Module 2 – Before the Planning Stage
Week 3: Module 3 – The Planning Stage
Week 4: Module 4 – The Development Stage
Week 5: Module 4 – The Development Stage
Week 6: Module 4 – The Development Stage
Week 7: Module 5 – Teaching Your Course
Week 8: Module 5 – Teaching Your Course
Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyse the need for the course or workshop they are currently engaging with.
- Develop a course plan (storyboard) for an online or blended course.
- Create a quality checklist to guide the design and implementation of online or blended courses.
- Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to write clear, succinct learning outcomes.
- Create an assessment strategy for the course.
- Develop a grading rubric for an online assessment.
- Develop an orientation module for an online or blended course.
- Identify the necessary skills for successful online teaching.
- Describe several strategies for improving interaction and engagement in an online course.
- Develop a course or workshop online or blended using a Moodle course shell.
Who May Apply?
The Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses is designed for professionals engaged in the day-to-day teaching and learning environment, including:
- Teachers/tutors/instructors/trainers/lecturers.
- Academic Programme Coordinators.
- Student Support Personnel.
- Curriculum/Instructional Designers.
- Technology Support Personnel.
Course Fee:
The course fee for the NAMCOL Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses is N$1,500.00 (N$300 per module X 5 modules).
Enroll now and improve your skills in designing and teaching online courses with confidence!
Frequently Asked Questions about NAMCOL Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for professionals engaged in the day-to-day teaching and learning environment, including teachers, tutors, instructors, trainers, lecturers, academic programme coordinators, student support personnel, curriculum/instructional designers, and technology support personnel.
What are the objectives of this course?
The objectives of this course are to help participants analyze the need for a course, develop a course plan, create a quality checklist, apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to write clear learning outcomes, create an assessment strategy, develop a grading rubric, develop a course or workshop online or blended using Moodle, identify necessary skills for successful online teaching, describe strategies for improving interaction and engagement in an online course, and develop an orientation module.
How long does this course take?
This course takes two months or eight weeks to complete.
What are the admission requirements for this course?
Interested applicants should have an educational background/qualification and computer literacy skills, possess a computer/laptop, and have access to an internet connection since the course is fully online.
What is the course fee?
The course fee is N$1,500.00, which is N$300 per module X 5 modules.
What is the course flow/sequence by week?
The course flow/sequence by week is as follows: Week 1: Getting Started Week 2: Before the Planning Stage Week 3: The Planning Stage Week 4: The Development Stage Week 5: The Development Stage Week 6: The Development Stage Week 7: Teaching Your Course Week 8: Teaching Your Course
What is the focus of Module 1?
Module 1 focuses on getting started with the course.
What is the focus of Module 3?
Module 3 focuses on the planning stage of developing and teaching an online or blended course using Moodle.
What is the focus of Module 5?
Module 5 focuses on teaching the online or blended course.
What is the outcome of completing this course?
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to design and develop online or blended courses effectively using a variety of delivery technologies and pedagogical methods.
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