Online Teaching 101: Best Practices in Online Instruction is a four-week, asynchronous online course that introduces instructors to the best practices in online instruction. Successful completion of this course awards participants the online teaching credential required by the university. This course will introduce online pedagogy for instructors that teach or plan to teach online or in a hybrid context. 

The course consists of four modules with each module requiring participants to interact with instructional materials in text, audio and video formats. Modules do have required assignments with deadlines that must be successfully completed in order to earn the credential.

Weekly Modules:

Module 1: Best Practices Overview and Instructional Design

Module 2: Communication, Interaction and Instructor Presence

Module 3: Aligning Learning Objectives, Learning Activities and Assessments

Module 4: Instructional Tools and Technology, Copyright, and Learner Support

Participants must complete all coursework to receive the Online Teaching Certification and digital badge.