Learn practical skills for online learning. Master the fundamentals of creating engaging and effective online learning and teaching experiences.
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This internship is designed for teachers who aspire to improve and enrich their online teaching skill set, related to designing, developing, and delivering effective and engaging courses and lessons for school-age and adult learners.
Learning in the 21st century no longer takes place solely within the walls of physical classrooms. With advances in technology, learners today expect flexible learning options beyond the traditional face-to-face model. This specialization examines the fundamental skills required to design, develop, and deliver an effective and engaging online course or lesson—an essential skill for any modern educator.
This internship is intended for anyone responsible for designing and/or delivering online learning experiences, as well as for teachers and educators who are familiar with physical learning and teaching and are now adapting to online environments.
The specialization was created by the School of Education at Macquarie University. Macquarie University is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world:
In the Times Higher Education Subject Rankings for the field of “Education”, Macquarie University is ranked in the world:
In each of the three courses, topics are presented through a central theoretical concept and supported by relevant tools. You will use the concept and tools to design and develop your own online teaching resources. Upon completion of the internship, you will be able to make informed decisions about the learning resources that are most appropriate for your students in an online context.
