Take Your Teaching Online
How to shift your teaching approach to support online learning
Content & learning objectives
Online learning has rapidly emerged and is now found in every area of education, from schools to skills training. More people than ever learn through online courses. Even where teaching is primarily ‘face to face’, online tools and interactions have become a key part of the learning experience.
But teaching online is different. If you work in education or training at any level, you need to develop new skills and understanding in order to make the right decisions, make the most of the opportunities, and overcome common challenges.
After completing this (free, from the OU) course, you should be able to
- Identify the differences between teaching online and teaching in a face-to-face environment.
- Make informed decisions when choosing new tools and pedagogies for online teaching.
- Identify major benefits and challenges of teaching online.
- Understand the changing practices of educators as they make use of online opportunities such as social networks and open educational resources.
- Understand how to create and evaluate approaches to online teaching that are appropriate for you.
Excellent free course provided by the Open University (UK). ‘All Aboard’ is about sharing and connecting, and we are delighted to identify high quality resources made open by others. This course also provides a digital badge which can complement those you may acquire via ‘All Aboard.’
Resources for learners, trainers, and developers
Are there badges available for this topic?
Yes. The Open University provides a digital badge for those who satisfactorily complete this mini-course.
How can we run a workshop or classroom session on this topic?
This is a broad ranging set of themes and topics, each of which has considerable scope for workshops, discussions, and reflection on practice. One potential approach is to work through the online course in a group, sharing blogs and reflections and creating a ‘community of inquiry’.
Are there resources and materials available?
Yes. See the OpenLearn site for details.
Can I download a copy of these materials?
Yes. The Open University has released this content under a CC BY-NC-SA licence.
Are there badges available for this topic?
Yes. The Open University provides a digital badge for those who satisfactorily complete this mini-course.
How can we run a workshop or classroom session on this topic?
This is a broad ranging set of themes and topics, each of which has considerable scope for workshops, discussions, and reflection on practice. One potential approach is to work through the online course in a group, sharing blogs and reflections and creating a ‘community of inquiry’.
Are there resources and materials available?
Yes. See the OpenLearn site for details.
Can I download a copy of these materials?
Yes. The Open University has released this content under a CC BY-NC-SA licence.
Further information & useful links:
OpenLearn – open learning courses at the OU: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Getting started with online teaching (PD badge from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning): https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/resource-hub/professional-development/open-access-professional-development-courses/getting-started-with-online-teaching/#1507082998400-7cb7f351-ab38