Online Courses: Step-by-Step
Three-part online training program shows you how to make the leap from traditional classroom to virtual classroom.
It's not difficult to move online, and there's an easy, practical, and painless way to learn how.
Or if you tried teaching online and the results weren't what you expected, we can lead you.
Online Courses: Step-by-Step is an online training program, led by online veteran John Orlando, Ph.D., that introduces you to critical online teaching concepts and gives you the tools you need to get your classes online successfully.
It's organized into three convenient modules:
- Online Pedagogy
- Design & Assessing
- The Tools
Online Courses: Step-by-Step modules include:
Module One: Online Pedagogy
Discover how teaching methods differ between the traditional and online classrooms.
- The history of the virtual classroom.
- Best practices for online teaching.
- Content delivery methods.
- Class interaction and discussion.
- ADA issues in online education.
Module Two: Design & Assessing
See how to work with your tech support team to put your course online.
- Reconceptualizing your course.
- Guidelines for development.
- Use of blogs, wikis and other social tools.
- Integrating video and other media.
Module Three: The Tools
Learn about the tools you have at your disposal as an online educator.
- Class discussion.
- Assignments.
- Quizzes.
- Grading.
- Peer communication.
- Teacher-student communication.
Online Courses: Step-by-Step picks up where on-campus training leaves off.
By program's end, you'll have the knowledge you need to get online, and the confidence that you're doing it right.
For this unique online training program, Magna has partnered with another leading voice in online education, John Orlando, a ten-year online veteran and a long-time faculty trainer.
Tremendous Professional Development value...
The cost for this comprehensive online training program is $299.
When others from your campus join you, you'll pay even less per person:
| # of people | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | $299 |
| 2-10 | $269 |
| 11-20 | $239 |
| 21-50 | $209 |
Multiple registrations may be ordered online, by fax, mail, or contact our Customer Service staff at 1-800-433-0499 for ordering assistance.
We're confident you won't find a similar program anywhere near the price!
- It's convenient- You don't need to leave your campus.
- It's doable- Three modules, at your own pace.
- It's thorough- Get everything from the "big picture" to the nuts and bolts.
- It's affordable- Low cost per person ... and group discounts, too.
If you've been eager to join your colleagues as an online educator — but you've been looking for guidance and good, solid "how-to" information — this is the program for you.
 | John Orlando, Ph.D. |
Three ways to order:
1. Online
2. Mail/Fax
3. Phone: 800-433-0499 ext. 2
What people are saying about this program:
"The course provided excellent information regarding the design of an online course and the tools available. I enjoyed the variety of teaching methods, PowerPoints, articles, face off, and videos."
- Deborah Swanton
"Great eye-opener on all the work that goes in to teaching on-line courses."
- Janet Moeller
"I learned so much from this course!! I especially liked the links to videos on the web about all the different tools available. I will definitely recommend this to my colleagues."
- Jane Gray
You're closer to your virtual classroom than you think!
This is the perfect time to be moving online.
The technology continues to improve, institutional interest and support is high, and there's a strong body of knowledge concerning what works and what doesn't.
With Online Courses: Step-by-Step, we provide an affordable, easy-to-follow program that leads you into the virtual classroom comfortably and confidently.
