Get Started Teaching Online! This 'how to' course is for anyone* interested in creating a classroom in cyberspace that can attract hundreds of students interested in whatever you're teaching.
Lessons in this course are designed for anyone wanting to teach an online class but not sure how to begin. Learn how to use all the classroom tools, methods to make online instruction a rewarding experience for everyone, as well as numerous tips on how to increase your student enrollment. Learn how to:
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Create Lessons
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Create Tests and Quizzes
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Use the Forum area, netlinks, class polls, surveys and other student activities
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How to follow student progress and record student work
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How to use the Grade book
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How to use the File Sharing area
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Use Student Feedback tools
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Make use of Instructor Controls and other Classroom settings
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and much more.....
Instructor Requirements * To host a course on UniversalClass individuals must be able to meet these minimum requirements:
1.) Education*- Four year (BA) college degree accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education(an additional 2 year MA degree is encouraged as well as advanced post graduate work)
2.) Work/Field Experience- Four to Six years work experience (outside of school) in the area of interest being instructed
3.) Writing/ Communication Skills- Excellent Use of the English Language,Excellent writing skills (Correspondence through email will be an essential component. We recommend that you can type at least 30 wpm)
*Craft and Hobby courses (such as painting..) personal experience in developing expertise is stressed. If you are interested in developing a non academic course and have acquired other credentials and personal expertise please submit your vitae along with a summary of your course for consideration before development. You can always reach us by emailing web-request@universalclass.com.
