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Introduction to Online Learning

EDUC-40989

This course offers an overview of distance learning: its history, current status and future progress. Participants will also receive an introduction to learning theories and be introduced to different types of online teaching course design and educational technologies. Using case studies and a historical perspective of the evolution of online teaching, students will understand the challenges and advantages of establishing a distance learning course or program. The course will discuss course design, development, implementation and evaluation and the concept of building community.

Course Information

Online
2.00 units
$245.00
Notes: This course is the first required course for both the Teaching Online and the Teaching Adult Learners certificates. Previously offered as EDUC 30989.

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

185183

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/24/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Shondale Cross

Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole,  she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of  inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student. 
 
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Closed

Section ID:

185184

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/5/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.

Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.

CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education.

Amy Kaufman, M.Ed., is a former Instructional Programs Administrator serving 30 high schools within five comprehensive high school districts. She has been an instructor at the high school, adult school and community college level. Currently, she is a CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education. She has been the Vice President of the California Council on Adult Education - South Coast Section and brings many years of experience as an educator.

Full Bio
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Section ID:

186785

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Shondale Cross

Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole,  she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of  inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student. 
 
Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

186786

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.

Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.

CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education.

Amy Kaufman, M.Ed., is a former Instructional Programs Administrator serving 30 high schools within five comprehensive high school districts. She has been an instructor at the high school, adult school and community college level. Currently, she is a CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education. She has been the Vice President of the California Council on Adult Education - South Coast Section and brings many years of experience as an educator.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

188697

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/25/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Shondale Cross

Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole,  she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of  inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student. 
 
Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

188698

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/29/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.

Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.

CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education.

Amy Kaufman, M.Ed., is a former Instructional Programs Administrator serving 30 high schools within five comprehensive high school districts. She has been an instructor at the high school, adult school and community college level. Currently, she is a CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education. She has been the Vice President of the California Council on Adult Education - South Coast Section and brings many years of experience as an educator.

Full Bio