EDIT 015 — Online Course Design: Theory and Practice 3 Units
This course introduces students to the foundations and practices at the heart of the differences between the online and traditional classroom. Students will gain proficiency in the unique qualities and perspectives of online teaching. It will also walk students through the pertinent federal, state, and local regulations impacting online teaching, to set them on a path to designing successful online courses. Central to the design skills that students will gain is the effective use of digital tools that form the online learning management system (LMS). Digital tools that are integrated into the LMS are also covered, as well as other tools that cover basic graphic design as well as audio and video production that enhance student learning and equitable access for all students.