Course Summary
This course is designed to help trainers and educators transition their teaching to an online environment. It covers the core principles of online learning and explores best practices for virtual training and facilitating engaging online activities.Key Learning Points
- Learn the basics of online learning and how it differs from traditional classroom instruction
- Discover how to create and facilitate effective online activities and discussions
- Explore strategies for engaging learners and promoting active participation in virtual environments
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Online Learning Coordinator
- USA: $50,000 - $70,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹7,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €42,000
- E-Learning Specialist
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹9,00,000
- Spain: €36,000 - €54,000
- Virtual Learning Consultant
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹7,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €42,000 - €60,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of effective online learning
- Design and facilitate engaging online activities
- Promote active participation in virtual environments
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- Access to a reliable internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-Paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Teaching Online: Synchronous Classes
- Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Author and Online Instructor
- Professor of Educational Technology
Related Books
Description
Have you considered completing online training programmes and courses? Or perhaps you have to work online for your studies and you are not sure how to do it?
Knowledge
- Develop effective online learning strategies that work for you, and produce useful and reflective notes.
- Contribute meaningfully to online learning discussions.
- Develop the skills to lead productive collaborative work online.
- Explore research tools and approaches to find and evaluate online information.
Outline
- Week 1: Being an effective online learner
- Welcome to the course
- How to learn effectively online
- Learning from different media
- Reading and note taking
- Tailoring your reading strategy
- Managing your study time
- Reflective learning
- Writing a reflective log
- Write a reflection on your learning this week
- Summary
- Check your understanding
- Week 2: Communicating and collaborating online
- Welcome to Week 2
- How online communication helps your learning
- Different ways to communicate online
- Being respectful when communicating online
- How to have productive online discussions
- Debating issues and dealing with disagreement
- Working with others online
- Tools for working with others online
- How to give constructive feedback
- Summary
- Future steps
- Check your understanding
- Week 3: Researching online
- Welcome to Week 3
- Investigating a topic
- The limitations of popular search engines
- How to improve your search results
- What is critical thinking?
- How do you think critically?
- Evaluating sources
- Summary
- Check your understanding
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about effective training and learning online with this course on Coursera. Users have given positive reviews on the course's comprehensive materials and interactive nature. However, some have mentioned that the course can be challenging due to its high level of difficulty.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
comprehensive materials and interactive naturePros from User Reviews
- In-depth course materials
- Interactive learning experience
- Expert instructors
- Flexible schedule
- Useful for professionals in training and education
Cons from User Reviews
- High level of difficulty
- Requires self-motivation and discipline
- Some technical issues reported
- May not be suitable for beginners
- Limited interaction with other students
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