Oklahoma Distance Learning Association

Online Teaching Certification Program

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Our July cohort will be accepting registrations beginning the end of May. ODLA offers a unique, Online Teaching Certification program lasting approximately 25 weeks. Students will participate in five modules taught in conjunction with multiple institutions throughout the state of Oklahoma. Module One: Theoretical Approach to Teaching Online. Module Two: Student Engagement in Online Courses. Module Three: Assessment Methods and Accessibility in Online Courses. Module Four: Technology Integration in Online Courses. Module Five: Course Management Systems and Course Organization with your choice of CMS Specialization: Moodle, D2L, BlackBoard, WebCT, Angel.

Teaching in the online environment involves much more than putting course materials into an online format. Most instructors find that the pacing, organization of content, and types of activities need to be different when delivered online. ODLA's OTC (Online Teaching Certification) program prepares you for teaching online by providing knowledge and skills, examples, and best practices. Utilizing the vast array of expertise from several Oklahoma College's and University's, you will gain key skills and knowledge for success in teaching in the online environment. Those with some previous online teaching experience also will benefit by broadening perspectives and deepening understanding of online teaching strategies.

ODLA offers a unique, Online Teaching Certification program lasting approximately 25 weeks. Students will participate in a cohort-based, five module program taught in conjunction with multiple institutions throughout the state of Oklahoma. Module One: Theoretical Approach to Teaching Online. Module Two: Student Engagement in Online Courses. Module Three: Assessment Methods and Accessibility in Online Courses. Module Four: Technology Integration in Online Courses. Module Five: Course Management Systems and Course Organization with your choice of CMS Specialization: Moodle, D2L, BlackBoard, WebCT, Angel.

Who Should Attend?

University and college faculty, K-12 teachers, corporate and military trainers, educational administrators, curriculum designers, technical support staff and others who want to learn how to convert teaching or training materials currently delivered face-to-face into a completely online course or program.
Educators and trainers who already design, implement or teach online courses who seek to update their skills and knowledge of evolving best practices in online learning.

Students participating in the program will receive a certificate of participation, a copy of SoftChalk software ($595 value), a year-long membership in ODLA ($50.00 value) and a professional logo to display on websites and other documents. Students can expect to spend 5-10 hours per week in readings, discussions, projects, etc. All modules are 100% online and will predominantly be asynchronous. For more information, contact Debbie Sanders at debbie.sanders@odla.org.

Online Teaching Certification Program

Who Should Attend?

Module One: Theoretical Approach to Teaching Online

Module Two: Student Engagement in Online Courses

Module Three: Assessment Methods and Accessibility in Online Courses

Module Four: Technology Integration in Online Courses

Module Five: Course Management Systems and Course Organization

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