This course is part of the Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

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Online Learning Design for Educators SpecializationMacquarie University

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Using cloud-based video conferencing platforms such as Zoom has become, for many people, a part of everyday life. This is particularly true for learners of all ages who are now spending more time online connecting with their peers or studying remotely. To ensure a successful learning experience for our online learners, educators and teachers need to feel confident designing and delivering a live Zoom class.
In this course, you’ll explore the Zoom functions that are relevant to teaching a live online class, such as Zoom’s class management tools, break-out room function, chat, screen-sharing and the poll function. More importantly, this course will provide practical real-world examples of how to use these functions successfully in a live class setting, as well as provide an opportunity to design, develop and create your own Zoom lesson plan.

The course is suitable for anyone who designs or delivers synchronous or live online Zoom classes.

Learning Outcomes  

By the end of this course, you’ll:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of Zoom

2. Recognise the Zoom class management tools 

3. Evaluate the ways Zoom can be used to deliver engaging live online class activities

4. Design, develop and create a Zoom lesson plan

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Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

Beginner Level

This course has been designed for anyone working in online education

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

Video Conferencing
Virtual Class
Lesson Plan
Zoom
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Flexible deadlines

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

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Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

Beginner Level

This course has been designed for anyone working in online education

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Essential Zoom settings and controls for educators

Welcome to Week 1! This week we will explore how Zoom can be used to create a virtual or online classroom environment. We will take time to familarise ourselves with Zoom, the license or plans that are available, and the resources that can be accessed via the Zoom resource centre. We will then focus our attention on learning more about the appropriate Zoom controls, settings and preferences for an educational context.

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 79 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Welcome Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners3mWeek 1 overview1mWhich Zoom plan is right for me?8mZoom resources for training, professional development and support4mWhere to find important Zoom account settings6mGeneral Zoom Meeting controls5mZoom video settings6mZoom audio settings5mSetting up your Zoom background5mPodcast l Using Zoom to teach online32m

8 readings

Welcome to Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners20mWelcome to Country10mCourse overview10mImportant information about versions and regions10mBest Zoom Settings for Teachers10mPodcast l Subject matter expert - Professor Rebecca Mitchell10mWeek 1 Challenge exercise | Explore your Zoom profile 40mAdditional learning resources10m

2 practice exercises

Week 1 Recall quiz20mWeek 1 Graded quiz 30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Prepare your virtual classroom on Zoom

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Week 2 overview1mScheduling a Zoom Meeting5mSetting controls for your Zoom class10mZoom security and privacy4mZoom practice part 1 - Starting a Zoom class9mZoom practice part 2 - Navigating Zoom6m

4 readings

Best practices for securing your virtual classroom10mPodcast l This Teaching Life - What's our duty of care like for the students in this online learning environment? - Nonie May15mWeek 2 Challenge exercise | Host your own Zoom Meeting40mAdditional learning resources10m

2 practice exercises

Week 2 Recall quiz20mWeek 2 Graded quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Zoom tools for learner engagement

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 33 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

5 videos

Week 3 overview2mUsing polls5mUsing breakout rooms10mUsing the chat functionality6mUsing screen sharing and annotations8m

4 readings

Nonverbal Overload: A Theoretical Argument for the Causes of Zoom Fatigue20mPodcast l Psychcast Series - Understanding Zoom fatigue and how to make videoconferencing less anxiety provoking - Geraldine Fauville45mWeek 3 Challenge exercise | Creating a Zoom checklist40mAdditional learning resources10m

2 practice exercises

Week 3 Recall quiz20mWeek 3 Graded quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Creating engaging and interactive online lessons

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will continue to build your technical confidence and skills by diving deeper into Zoom tools that can facilitate learner engagement (as polls, chat, reactions, whiteboard, screen sharing) and learner collaboration (breakout rooms). Using these Zoom tools can assist you, the educator, in reducing the perceived distance between you and your learners and ensuring they are engaged and connected to their learning.

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 59 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

5 videos

Week 4 - overview1mUsing screen-sharing and annotations in the virtual classroom6mUsing breakout rooms for online learning activities6mPodcast l Co-facilitating on Zoom Part 120mPodcast l Co-facilitating on Zoom Part 224m

4 readings

Using Breakout Rooms with less stress and better results10mPodcast l Subject Matter Expert - Dr Karina Luzia and Fidel Fernando10mWeek 4 Challenge exercise | Break out rooms 40mAdditional learning resources10m

2 practice exercises

Week 4 Recall quiz20mWeek 4 Graded quiz30m

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About the Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

This specialization is for educators seeking to improve and expand their repertoire of online teaching skills related to the design, development and delivery of effective and engaging online courses and lessons for school age and adult learners.

Learning in the 21st century no longer takes place exclusively between the four walls of a physical classroom. With advances in technology, learners now expect to be offered flexible study modes outside of the traditional face-to-face model. This specialization explores the foundational skills required to design, develop and deliver an effective and engaging online course or lesson – a vital capability for any modern-day educator. This specialization is for anyone who is responsible for designing and/or delivering online learning experiences, as well as educators and teachers who are familiar with face-to-face learning and teaching and are now adapting to online environments. This Specialization was created by Macquarie School of Education. Macquarie University is ranked in the Top 200 or 1% of universities globally: #192 in the Times Higher Education, 2022 #200 in the QS World University Rankings, 2022 In the Times Higher Education Subject Ranking “Education”, Macquarie University is globally ranked: #69 in the Times Higher Education, 2021 #78 in the QS World University Rankings, 2021

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Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

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Instructors

A/Professor Iain Hay

Billy Bruce

Jada Bennett

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Macquarie University

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Essential Zoom settings and controls for educators

Prepare your virtual classroom on Zoom

Zoom tools for learner engagement

Creating engaging and interactive online lessons

Zoom lesson plans and 3rd party application integration

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Essential Zoom settings and controls for educators

Prepare your virtual classroom on Zoom

Zoom tools for learner engagement

Creating engaging and interactive online lessons

Zoom lesson plans and 3rd party application integration

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