Teaching Intensive: Helping Students Navigate Online Environments

In this digital age, our classrooms extend beyond the four walls and into the online realm. This course is designed for educators seeking to use the power of technology to enhance their teaching experience.  With a special focus on Google Classroom, this program empowers teachers to become adept digital navigators, thereby enabling their students to thrive in virtual educational spaces

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore the Google Classroom Interface
• Provide practical solutions to help students effectively use online learning tools
• Establish robust communication channels between students and teachers for enhanced collaboration
• Incorporate digital resources to enrich the online learning experience
• Develop tools to empower students to be self-sufficient learners
• Address common challenges faced by students in online environments

Who should attend this course? 

• Educators
• Tutors
• Mentors 
• Anyone involved in online and blended learning settings

What's the Course Structure?

This course involves pre-work, live webinars, and post-work.

Pre-work (2 hours): Before attending the live webinar, educators will engage in 2 hours of preparatory work designed to familiarize them with the basics of online learning platforms including

• An overview of online learning environments
• Tutorials on Google Classroom

Live Webinar (2.5 hours): The core of the course is a webinar where educators will:

• Explore advanced features of Google Classroom
• Participate in hands-on activities simulating real-world scenarios
• Discuss strategies for fostering student engagement and autonomy
• Receive live feedback and support from the course facilitator

Post-Work (1 hour): After the webinar, educators will complete 1 hour of post-work to consolidate their learning, including:

• Reflecting on webinar content through guided questions.
• Developing a plan to implement the tools learned in their teaching.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement for continuing education use upon completion of the course.