Effective Teaching in PK-12 E-Learning Environments, Graduate Certificate

Participants in this certificate offering will join a professional learning community of peer educators and graduate faculty working to address the challenges of teaching in E-Learning contexts. Educators will participate in a problem-solving, solution centered, innovative community of practice while exploring approaches to remote and E-Learning. Topics include principles of effective online teaching, planning for remote and E-Learning, selecting digital tools, using digital tools, and designing E-Learning environments. 

Certificate Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 The following are the knowledge and competencies to be developed in this certificate. Successful certificate completers will:

• Design learner-centered experiences using digital tools across all modalities of class environments.
• Define a Problem of Practice and test strategies for teaching effectively in learning environments
• Plan, design, and evaluate digital resources for teaching, learning, and assessment in educational settings
• Reflect on the principles and practices of effective E-Learning in order to implement E-Learning plans in PK-12 contexts. 

Program Details:

• Requires 11 SH for completion
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
• A limit of one course may be transferred with the approval from the Office of the NCE Dean

Note: The Effective Teaching in PK-12 E-Learning Environments certificate courses may be applied in the following programs:

• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Advanced Professional Specializations Program, Personalized Option Concentration
• M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Learning Sciences Education, Personalized Option Concentration

Courses may also be counted in the specific National College of Education graduate programs. Please speak to your Academic Advisor about the details. 

Required Courses

Effective Teaching in PK-12 E-Learning Environments Certificate - 11 SH

LSE 595A	Special Topics in Learning Sciences: Effective Teaching in E-Learning Environments	1
LSE 595B	ST/Learning Sciences: Instructional Strategies for Teaching in E-Learning Environments	2
LSE 595C	ST/Implementing and Reflecting on Effective Practices in E-Learning Environments	2
TIE 525	Designing Digital Age Learning Environments	3
	and
TIE 532	Visionary Leadership for Digital Learning Contexts	3
	or
TIE 542	Digital Tools for Teaching, Learning and Assessment	3