Course Introduction

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you are expected to be able to:

• Understand the nature of the knowledge that results in different approaches to teaching
• Decide on whether your courses should be face-to-face, blended or fully online using the science and research on teaching
• Understand the changing demographics of learners in the digital age and design courses and learner support according to their needs
• Apply the best strategies when teaching in a technology-rich environment
• Use the most effective methods of teaching for blended and online classes
• Make choices among all the available media, whether text, audio, video, computer, or social media, in order to benefit your students and the subject you teach
• Maintain high quality in teaching in a rapidly changing learning environment while managing your workload
• Explore the possibilities for teaching and learning using MOOCs, OER, open textbooks
• Consider the use of emerging technologies, wherever possible