Best Practices in Online Teaching

Issued by University of North Dakota

Earners of this badge have successfully completed an online course in Online Teaching. Topics include Backward Design, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Measurable Learning Outcomes, Active Learning, Universal Design for Learning, the Community of Inquiry, Technology Choices, Accessibility, Inclusive Teaching, Using AI, Rubrics, Alternative Assessments, and Sharing Student Resources.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Apply Backward Design
Backward Design
Humanizing Online Learning
Online Course
Online Course Design
Online Teaching
Universal Design For Learning

Earning Criteria

Module 1 introduces instructor presence and the concept of humanizing the course.
Module 2 focuses on course design, including backwards design, developing learning objectives and creating syllabi.
Module 3 completes the course with information on Universal Design for Learning and accessibility.
Complete notice on the modules page for notification of course completion of the course. The final step is to take the Course Evaluation so we receive feedback on this course.