Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy
Program Description:
This program prepares instructors to effectively teach online, understand the most current practices in the field of online education, and implement the range of tools that impact student learning, classroom community, and instructor pedagogy. This is a post-bac, graduate-level program, and it does not lead to any certification or degree.
Degree Requirements: 15 Credits
Program Learning Goals
It is intended that graduates of the Aspen University Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy will learn or be able to do the following:
- Focus on Students and Learning: Study theories of learning, while believing that all children can learn, and will examine how each learner has a unique set of strengths. Graduates will be able to apply this knowledge in order to optimize learning and to design settings that positively influence academic and personal growth by focusing on achievable goals and motivation.
- Intentional and Integrated Pedagogy: Develop an understanding of curriculum and instruction so that student learning experiences are optimized. Graduates will be able to apply this knowledge by designing lessons that not only integrate a strong pedagogical framework but also is based on sound curricular design.
- Evidence-Based Decision Making: Develop a wide range of knowledge and skills for gathering and analyzing data that is used to inform decisions about students’ development, teacher effectiveness, and accountability, in order to connect teaching and learning. Graduates will apply their knowledge and skills related to assessment in responsible ways, using multiple types of data sources to collaborate with families and other educators/professionals in the student’s life.
- eLearning Pedagogy: Apply advanced level skills in effective online teaching, understand the most current practices in the field of online education, and implement the range of tools that impact student learning, classroom community, and instructor pedagogy.
Academic Schedule
Courses:
| EDU500 | Critical Issues in eLearning Paradigms | 3 |
| EDU505 | Developing Community and Student Engagement in Online Contexts | 3 |
| EDU510 | Designing High Impact eLearning Environments | 3 |
| EDU515 | Pedagogical Tools for eLearning | 3 |
| EDU520 | Adult Learning and the Digital World | 3 |