Webster University: Certificate for Online Teaching and Learning

Certificate for Online Teaching and Learning

Program Description

The online teaching and learning certificate is a 20 credit hour program designed to provide students with the tools and knowledge to work in the field of online teaching and learning. The certificate may be earned as part of the masters degree program or as a stand-alone graduate certificate.

Students seeking the graduate certificate should consult the Admission, Enrollment, Academic Policies, and Graduate Certificates sections of this catalog for information regarding application, admission, registration, and the academic policies of Webster University.

Requirements

Required Courses (17 credit hours)

EDTC 5460 - Curriculum Design Technology (3)
EDTC 5465 - Instructional Design (2)
EDTC 5840 - Designing an Online Curriculum (3)
EDTC 5820 - Designing an Online Course-Part I (2)
EDTC 5825 - Designing an Online Course-Part II (2)
EDTC 5830 - Video Conferencing for Educators (3)
EDTC 5633 - Adult Learning and Technology (2)

Electives (3 credit hours)

EDTC 5338 - Evaluating Emerging Technologies (3)
EDTC 5340 - Modeling Data to Enhance Instruction (3)
EDTC 5637 - Systemic Change Theory & Technology (3)
EDTC 5900 - Technology, Ethics, and Society (3)

Admission

Students who are interested in applying to this certificate program should see the Admission Section of this catalog for general requirements.

An essay is required as part of the application. Please see the School of Education Essay Requirements page for information regarding this requirement.

Send all required admission materials to

Webster University
Office of Admission
470 East Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119

Course Descriptions

EDTC 5460 - Curriculum Design Technology Apps (3)

This course is designed to help individuals plan learning experiences. Topics included are technology in the classroom, research regarding learning, models of curriculum design, and methods of evaluation. Participants will design curriculum for their particular content area integrating technology into the student learning experience. Evaluating software packages for use within the curriculum is required.

EDTC 5465 Instructional Design (2)

Master teachers are expected to create instructional materials that reflect current theory and research on learning, exemplify a creative infusion of technology into the content areas, and approach assessment as a dynamic, process-oriented component of the learning experience. This course allows participants to create a comprehensive instructional project in their own content area. This project will reflect their knowledge of learning theory, teaching strategies, leading-edge technology, and performance assessment. Students will have “hands-on” experience with leading-edge technology to assist them in instructional design processes. Prerequisite: EDUC 5460 or EDTC 5460.

EDTC 5633 Adult Learning and Technology (2)

This class focuses on two specific areas of teaching and learning: adult learning methods and the use of technologies appropriate to environments that engage adult learners. While the material covered in this course will deal with good practices in the teaching of adult learners, it will also provide sound methodology in the teaching of k-12 students as the focus is on individualizing education and creating relevance in course materials specific to immediate needs.

EDTC 5820 Designing an Online Course -Part I (2)

This course will engage the student in building an online course using online software. Current curriculum and instructional design principles will be utilized. The focus is on curriculum building for a single course. Prerequisite: EDTC 5465.

EDTC 5825 - Designing an Online Course Part II (2)

EDTC 5830 Video Conferencing for Educators (3)

This course will familiarize the student with multiple video conferencing and collaboration technologies, along with technical and policy issues involved in their use in the classroom. Students will develop strategies and techniques in the use of these technologies to effectively address classroom learning objectives. Uses for teachers and their students include, but are not limited to, virtual field trips, professional development opportunities, contact and collaboration with experts outside the classroom, and utilization of established video conferencing programming. Prerequisite: EDTC 5465.

EDTC 5840 Designing an Online Curriculum (3)

This course will engage the student in designing a virtual school curriculum using current curriculum and instructional design principles. The focus is on curriculum building for an entire virtual school. Prerequisite: EDTC 5820 and EDTC 5830.