COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will assist in improving the richness of online learning opportunities by incorporating strategies to avoid the rote memorization and repeating of facts for assessment purposes. Instructors will be able to construct an overarching philosophy to coincide with templated materials. A foundation for success can begin with analyzing the principles of Malcolm Knowles’ Theory of Adult Learning and applying those principles to the online classroom.

The goal of this course is to help develop a better understanding of the topic and produce tangible resources to help implement plans, strategies, and ideas at your school. In addition to lecture videos, possible resource links, and assessments, you will be able to utilize the Journal and Learning Activities. Take advantage of a method that best works for you. For example, these assignments can be completed in print form on legal pad, in a spiral bound notebook, or in an actual journal. You may also complete the Journal and Learning Activities in digital form, with a word processor of your choice, as a way to have useful materials to use after successful completion of the class.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the basics of online adult learning
• Interpret how Knowles’ Theory relates to the foundation of adult learning
• Apply Knowles’ Theory to the online classroom.
• Determine appropriate responsive feedback strategies to employ in an online classroom.

COURSE SETUP

• You must complete a course section to unlock the next section
• You have unlimited attempts at the assessments
• A 70% or higher is required on each assessment
• You must complete the Course Completion Confirmation to receive your certificate.