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