Certificate in Online Teaching Pedagogy

Drake University Extension Education in conjunction with the Iowa AEA Professional Development Online Learning System now offers a certificate in Online Teaching Pedagogy. This is a unique opportunity for educators at all levels to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective online instructor. The certificate validates that the holder has successfully completed a specific number of required and elective courses that were developed by the Iowa AEA Professional Development Online Learning System as well as others provided by Drake University Extension Education.

In order to receive the certificate, you must take all courses for Drake University Extension Education graduate credit (EDMA). Please contact Chuck Sengstock upon completion of your coursework. He will validate that you have completed the courses and issue your certificate.

The required courses through the Iowa AEA Professional Development Online Learning System are as follows:

  • Assessment, Feedback and Evaluation - 2 Credits
  • Introduction to the Online Learner - 1 Credit
  • Online Learning Instructional Design - 2 Credits
  • Online Facilitation - 2 Credits
  • Technology for Online Instruction - 2 Credits

Elective courses through Drake University Extension Education and AEA PD Online are as follows (students are required to take two of the four courses listed):

  • EDMA 222 - Action Research in the E-Learning Environment - 3 credits
  • EDMA 223 - Blended and Synchronous Learning Design - 3 credits
  • EDMA        - Blended Learning (MOLLIE) - 2 Credits
  • EDMA 224 - Building Online Collaborative Environments - 3 credits

Click on the following link to register for the required courses:

Click on the following link to register for the elective courses:

Spring and summer course schedules

Required Courses 

Introduction to the Online Learner

  • February 20 - March 12, 2013
  • April 3 - April 23, 2013
  • June 5 - June 25, 2013
  • July 17 - August 6, 2013

Online Learning Instructional Design

  • February 20 - April 2, 2013
  • June 12 - July 16, 2013

Online Facilitation

  • April 10 - May 14, 2013
  • July 17 - August 20, 2013

Online Assessment, Feedback, and Evaluation

  • May 8 - June 11, 2013

Technology for Online Instruction

  • May 8 - June 11, 2013

Electives

Action Research in the E-Learning Environment (EDMA 222)

  • February 12 - April 8, 2013
  • March 5 - April 29, 2013

Blended and Synchronous Learning Design (EDMA 223)

  • February 12 - April 8, 2013
  • March 5 - April 29, 2013

Blended Learning (MOLLIE) - Offered through AEA PD Online

  • April 10 - May 14, 2013
  • June 12 - July 16, 2013

Building Online Collaborative Environments (EDMA  224)

  • February 12 - April 8, 2013
  • March 5 - April 29, 2013

Please Note

The certificate will be issued when the student has successfully completed all of the required courses as well as two electives. The certificate validates completion of the course sequence and/or a concentrated area of study but is not a degree, endorsement or recognized teaching credential.

Pleases contact Evan Abbey or Chuck Sengstock for more information.

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