Teaching Online

Online learning is an extension of existing academic programs delivered through distance learning technologies that balance an anytime, anyplace asynchronous approach with synchronous opportunities and engaging community building.

 

Faculty members at Florida A&M University are encouraged to complete the Faculty Certification for Teaching Online.

**Instructors are encouraged to be re-certified every three years.**

 

Online Learning Certification

The certification program is a comprehensive program that combines software training along with lessons in the methods, approaches, and practical techniques for teaching online. In addition to preparing instructors to teach online, the Online Training sessions are designed to simulate participants' experience in the virtual classroom, and to broaden their awareness of current online course practices with the use of Web resources. Through practice of software tools and alternative teaching techniques, participants will become more acquainted with the stylistic differences of online instruction and learning.

The Training Program is designed with the practical need of online instructors in mind. Participants will be expected to complete the program by the end of the current semester. Since most of the communication is asynchronous, participants may log on at any time of day.

Frequent interaction is an important key to success in online courses. Regular interaction with other instructors as well as the facilitator will help familiarizes participants with  valuable teaching and leaning practices.

 

Online learning is an extension of existing academic programs delivered through distance learning technologies that balance an anytime, anyplace asynchronous approach with synchronous opportunities and engaging community building.
Online learning is an extension of existing academic programs delivered through distance learning technologies that balance an anytime, anyplace asynchronous approach with synchronous opportunities and engaging community building.
Benefits of the Program

Some faculty teaching online courses today may have little experience of formal training in online instruction. Individuals who complete the certification program understand the capabilities of Canvas, FAMU's current Learning Management System (LMS), as well as technologies for online teaching and learning. As a result of completing this training, faculty are introduced to techniques that assist with increasing student engagement, and ultimately student success.

 

Certificate Requirements

Instructors are encouraged to be re-certified every three years.
Instructors are encouraged to be re-certified every three years.
Instructors are encouraged to be re-certified every three (3) years. In order to earn the online teaching certificate, the participant must successfully complete five (5) modules. Participants will be expected to complete the program by the end of the current semester.

 
Modules:
  • Online Pedagogy and Student Services
  • Building Courses
  • Enhancing Communication
  • Assessing Learners
  • Evaluating Your Course

 

Online Teaching Instructions and Forms