ABC's of Virtual Teaching

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3 Credits | 45 Hours

$199.00
$199.00
$199.00
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  • 21st Century Skills
  • Instructional Strategies
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ABC's of Virtual Teaching K-12 teachers continuing education course

Course Description

This course provides you with an introduction to teaching in a virtual environment including an overview of the current state of online learning and best practices for online course delivery instruction. Participants will explore essential elements of teaching in a virtual environment including design principles, building community, promoting and managing collaboration, as well as logistics and monitoring student progress.

Objectives

  • Identify the benefits and challenges of virtual learning
  • Recognize the knowledge, skills, and disposition needed for a K-12 educator in an online learning environment.
  • Distinguish various course technologies and functionality of Learning Management Systems
  • Differentiate appropriate communication guidelines for virtual instruction
  • Apply best practices of effective and engaging virtual instruction
  • Assess specific approaches to promote academic rigor in online courses

To Enroll in a Course:

  • If you need a certificate of completion only, choose the Course Only option. Or…
  • If you need an official transcript, choose the Course & University Credits option. See our University Partners page for more information about our regionally accredited university partners.
  • Add the course to your cart.
  • When you are ready to check out, go to your cart, and click “Check Out”.
  • You will be asked to log into your account or create a new account.
  • Follow the enrollment and payment prompts. If you have a gift card or discount code, you will enter it at the end of the enrollment process.
  • Upon purchase, you will receive an email receipt and be able to log in to your course at eClassroom Sign in. You have 180 days (about 6 months) from your purchase to complete your course.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQs or email support@cecreditsonline.org.

Course + Credits Courses

  • We have partnered with a number of regionally-accredited universities.  See University Partners tab for information about our regionally-accredited university partners.  
  • All courses taken for graduate-level professional development credit receive both a Certificate of Completion for your records and an official University Transcript.
  • Upon completion of your course, CE Credits Online will forward all the required documentation to the university you selected.
  • Graduate Credits are available through Adams State University. Graduate-level professional development credits are available through Valley City State University and Cal Poly Humboldt. The University partner will process your course completion and provide a transcript that includes the name of the course, course number, number of credits, and your grade.
  • You will receive directions on how to receive your transcript in email form, and you can also review the University Partners section of our website for more information.
  • You must check with your district to ensure the credits received will meet your specific requirements. We will not be held responsible if your school, district or state does not accept the credits issued.

Course Only Courses

  • We offer all of our courses as a Course Only option (credits not included) that can be used to meet your recertification or professional development needs (always check with your district/state to determine eligibility). 
  • Upon successful completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for your records that will include the name of the course and number of professional development hours completed.
  • The Certificate of Completion acts as a record that verifies that a professional development course was taken and passed.