The certificate program in Online Teaching and Learning (OT&L) will provide participants with a diversity of learning experiences. These include design, development, implementation, and management of online courses using various Learning Management Systems (LMS); design and delivery of synchronous learning environments and learning management systems; design and development of electronic, self-directed learning materials, and others. The program is designed to be flexible in order to remain current with developing technologies and delivery systems.<\/p>\n

The intention for establishing this proposed graduate certificate program has been discussed with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Division of Instructional Technology. Although an official endorsement has not been established for K-12 educators yet, NCDPI has expressed its interest and support for the program and for considering Online Teaching and Learning endorsement for K-12 educators who will take the challenge of teaching online courses in their schools.<\/p>\n

Until NCDPI officially establishes special endorsement for K-12 teachers who complete the certificate program, the licensed teachers who fulfill requirements of the program will receive Online Teaching and Learning professional certificate similar to other candidates from higher education, health, and other government agencies and business industries. By completing this certificate program, the licensed teachers and other candidates have required competencies for teaching online courses and managing online programs.<\/p>\n

Certificate Program Objectives<\/h3>\n

The certificate program seeks to prepare professionals who have:<\/p>\n

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1. Developed knowledge and skills of designing, developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating online learning environments and programs.<\/li>\n
2. Developed conceptual and practical understanding of principles of instructional design and effective online teaching.<\/li>\n
3. Demonstrated application of research-based, pedagogically effective learning strategies, appropriate organization of content, level of student engagement, differentiated learning, higher order thinking skills, and appropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction in the design of online learning environments.<\/li>\n
4. Demonstrated skills in integrating instructional design principles and procedures with multimedia technologies and course management tools to develop highly engaging and interactive online learning environments.<\/li>\n
5. Developed skills of planning, designing and incorporating strategies to encourage active learning, interaction, participation and collaboration in the online environment.<\/li>\n
6. Developed knowledge of legal, ethical, safe, and healthy behavior related to technology use.<\/li>\n
7. Developed knowledge and skills of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating online learning environments and programs that are accessible for individuals with disabilities and are responsive to learners\u2019 diversity and cultural differences.<\/li>\n
8. Demonstrated competencies in creating and implementing assessments in online learning environments in ways that assure validity and reliability of instruments and procedures.<\/li>\n
9. Demonstrated administrative skills in planning, launching, maintaining, and coordinating distance education programs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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