Course Syllabus
Teaching Quality Online Courses
Course Description
This course provides introductory knowledge and skills for effective online teaching.
Course Delivery: Online, teleconferencing
Course Material: All course materials are included in the Canvas course
Course Textbook/Materials: Online
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Establish instructor presence in your course.
- Create opportunities for interaction in the course.
- Identify effective teaching strategies in an online classroom.
- Identify student privacy requirements and concerns.
Course Organization
This course is organized into three learning modules, found on the course menu under the section “Modules.” Upon completion of the quizzes, you will submit a Course Evaluation Survey, and will receive a respective number of IFDP credits and/or CME/CNE credit hours. Teaching a Quality Online Course is available online and via teleconferencing.
Course Outline
This course includes three modules for the preparation of teaching a quality course. Within each module there are two or more chapters, or sub-modules.
Teleconferences
1. Fostering student engagement
2. TBD
| Module Title |
Module Sections |
Estimated Time to Complete |
| Module 1: Preparing Students for Online Learning |
|
2 hours |
| Module 2: Classroom Management and Facilitation |
|
2 hours |
| Module 3: Classroom Management – Special Issues |
|
2 hour |
Technical Requirements
- Internet access - preferably high speed (for accessing Canvas)
- TTUHSC El Paso e-mail
- Microsoft Office (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
- WebEx (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
- Adobe Reader (download from Adobe.com)
- Flash Player (download from Adobe Flash Player)
- Audio and video playing capabilities (for watching/listening to course content)
- Web camera and microphone (for synchronous virtual meetings)
- PDF app (scanning of hand written documentation for graded assignments)
Technical Skill Requirements
- Using a word processor
- Using email for communication, attaching documents in email
- Internet search engines and browsers
- Familiarity with Canvas
Assignments and Grading
- For each module in the course, you will complete a Self-Check Quiz. You must score 80% on each quiz. You will have three attempts for each quiz.
- Teleconference presentation (mid-December 2021 and submission of an online/course (date: January 31, 2022; TBD)
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism
TTUHSC EP Institutional Student Handbook: Code of Professional and Academic Conduct 2020-2021
https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Institutional-Handbook-2020-2021.pdf (Links to an external site.) ; pages 17-20.
“Academic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the learner (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act. If a learner is involved in any form of academic misconduct and is proven that the action took place, the instructor may initiate a disciplinary action.
Special Needs
TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.14, Students with Disabilities https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7714.pdf (Links to an external site.)
HSCEP OP: Online and Distance Education https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/59/op5902.pdf (Links to an external site.) )
Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. TTUHSC EP Office of Academic and Disability Support Services, Hector Noriega, MA, Assistant Director for Academic and Disability Support Services, hector.noriega@ttuhsc.edu, 915-215-6018.
Religious Observances
TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.12, Religious Holy Day Observance and Need for Student Absence (Links to an external site.)
https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7712.pdf (Links to an external site.)
"Religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code §11.20.A learner who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A learner who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence.
Instructor’s Expectations
You will be expected to log into the Canvas course regularly to be aware of possible announcements/reminders and to pace your progress in the course. Course participants are expected to maintain an online environment conducive to learning, which includes “netiquette” (Internet etiquette). The following site includes basic rules for Online Discussion Netiquette. Ensure that your e-mail messages, discussion board postings, and other electronic communications are thoughtful. Diverse opinions we welcome in this course. The following are prohibited:
- making offensive remarks in e-mail or the discussion board
- using inappropriate language or discussing inappropriate topics online
- spamming
- hacking,
- using TTUHSC El Paso or Canvas e-mail or discussion board for commercial purposes
- using all caps (considered shouting in online communications)
- cyber-bullying or online harassment of any type
Disclosure
This syllabus is intended to give the participant guidance in what is covered during the IFDP 20 and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the OFD reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the program needs arise or change.
Communication Plan
- You may expect a reply from the instructor within two business days.
- Please use the Canvas course message tool or the TTUHSC El Paso email system for all communication.
Technical Difficulties
- Online Help
- Computer problems
- Server problems
- Lost/corrupt/disappeared files
Technical Support
- TTUHSC EP Canvas/IT support
https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/curriculum/itresources.aspx (Links to an external site.)
- Contact Help Desk
- Hours and Contact Info
- Telephone
Call 915-215-4111
Option 1: Helpdesk
Submit your question to elp.helpdesk@ttuhsc.edu
Provide as much detail as possible.
- Walk-in
CSB Basement, Rm B-08A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
MEB 2nd floor, Rm 2160
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Teaching a Quality Online Course Contact Information:
| Instructor: | Sanja Kupesic Plavsic, MD, PhD |
| Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
| Associate Academic Dean, Office of Faculty Development | |
| Office: | 5001 El Paso Dr., MEB, 3rd Floor, El Paso 79905 |
| Office Phone: | 915 215 4382; 915 215 5065 |
| Email: |
| Instructor: | Michele C. Williams, EdD, MS, MEd |
| Associate Managing Director | Provost Office | |
| Academic, Curricular & Assessment Support | |
| Office: | 5001 El Paso Dr., MEB, 3rd Floor, El Paso 79905 |
| Email: |
Office hours: By appointment ElPasoFacultyDevelopment@ttuhsc.edu
|
Support |
Name/Family Name |
|
|
eLearning Innovation Team (Lead Analysts) |
Raul Alvarez Lopez, BS Marco A. Rodriguez, MS, MEd |
|
|
Administrative Support |
Consuelo Rosales, BS |
consuelo.rosales@ttuhsc.edu |
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
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