Online Teaching and Learning Certificate
Answering the Demand for Trained Distance Instructors
The Online Teaching and Learning Certificate Program (OTLC) is a 12-unit online professional development curriculum designed to build knowledge, skills, and leadership in distance education and training. Completion of this certificate enables educators to design and provide high quality distance education. The certificate responds to the enormous demand both locally and nationally for trained distance instructors.
The program integrates core knowledge with practical applications in serving educators in secondary schools (6-12) who are looking to develop online courses. Graduates will have the ability to serve traditional students as well as those in alternative education settings. The program may also appeal to instructors from other academic settings, including college faculty and distance educators who are working with adult learners.
The participating faculty bring years of expertise in online course delivery and the use of information, communication, and educational technologies to improve teaching and learning. Instructors will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Dr. Chris Street, Professor, Department of Secondary Education
- Dr. Lynda Randall, Professor, Department of Secondary Education
- Renee Citlau, Lecturer, Department of Secondary Education
- Dr. Victoria Costa, Professor, Department of Secondary Education and Director, Science Education Programs
Available Courses:
Emerging Technologies and Issues in Instruction
Focuses on the theoretical basis, issues, and strategies for improving teaching and learning through the use of emerging technologies.
IDT 545 3 units. Class begins August 23 and runs through October 15. Cost: $825
Advanced Instructional Proficiency in Educational Technologies
Theoretical basis and strategies for improving teaching and learning in secondary school classrooms through multimedia technologies. Emphasis on the utilization of technology for curricular, instructional, and assessment purposes to support all students in learning. This course meets the Professional Teacher Induction Program Technology standard.
EDSC 504 3 units. Class begins October 18 and runs through December 10. Cost: $825
Instructional Strategies
A general course in pedagogy designed for students whose professional work involves instructional responsibilities. General teaching strategies courses design, instruction planning, and student evaluation are emphasized.
EDSC 550 3 units. Class begins January 24 and runs through March 18. Cost: $825
Essential Elements of Online Course Development
Graduate seminar in creating online courses using several Learning Management Systems, including Moodle, Angel Learning, NiceNet, and Blackboard. Best practices in course design will be analyzed and incorporated in the online courses.
EDSC 580 3 units. Class begins March 21 and runs through May 13. Cost: $825
For more information contact: Chris Street at cstreet@fullerton.edu
To register, complete the application and a statement of purpose. Also submit scanned copies of your university transcripts. Transcripts must indicate that you have completed an undergraduate degree.
Application deadline is August 2nd. Email scanned documents to Chris Street (OLTC Program Advisor): cstreet@fullerton.edu