How to Teach Online 24/7/365

Discover How to Effectively Teach Online: A Comprehensive Guide

The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, with online learning experiencing explosive growth. In 2011, nearly 7 million students were enrolled in online courses – a significant increase from the previous year. With online education becoming increasingly prevalent, educators face a critical question: How do you effectively transition to and excel in a virtual classroom?

This course, led by University of Phoenix Advanced Certified Online Instructor David Lantz, provides practical strategies for successful online teaching. Whether you're a homeschool teacher, public school instructor, Bible study leader, or teach specialized skills, this program equips you with the skills to thrive in the virtual classroom.

What You'll Learn:

• Creating a Culture of Self-Discipline Online: Learn how to motivate students to develop the self-discipline necessary for success in an asynchronous online course.
• Managing the Online Classroom: Master the three key areas of online facilitation: organizational, social, and intellectual. Move beyond being a "Sage on the Stage" and become an effective facilitator of online learning.
• Preparing to Teach in the Flipped Classroom: Explore the flipped classroom model, where students access learning materials (videos, online instruction) before class, allowing you to focus on engaging activities and mentorship.

Course Content & Structure:

This course features 17 video lessons organized into 3 modules, complemented by downloadable ebooks (PDF) for reinforcement. Each module begins and ends with a video from David Lantz, providing valuable insights and guidance. A final module, "Next Steps," offers additional resources to support your continued growth as an online instructor.

Module Breakdown:

• Module 1: Creating a Culture of Self-Discipline Online:
  • Learning Modality and Student Motivation
  • Establishing Participation Expectations
  • Building an Online Community
• Module 2: Managing the Online Classroom:
  • Socratic Teaching: How to Teach by Asking Questions
  • Effective Communication: What You Say & How You Say It
  • Online Interaction: Best Practices
• Module 3: Preparing to Teach in the Flipped Classroom:
  • Enabling 24/7 Learning
  • Creating On-Demand Learning Materials
  • Exploring Asynchronous Learning Management Systems

Why Choose This Course?

This course addresses the core skills needed to succeed in online instruction. It emphasizes the importance of online facilitation – managing the organizational, social, and intellectual aspects of the virtual classroom to ensure student success. Key research highlights the need for instructors skilled in managing the online learning environment.

About the Instructor: David Lantz

David Lantz has been teaching online at the college level since 2004. He was recognized as Faculty of the Year and holds an Advanced Facilitator Certification. With experience teaching various subjects online, David is passionate about helping others master the art of online teaching. He developed the techniques presented in this course through practical experience and now shares his expertise to empower educators in the online learning space.