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Upcoming free classes - Teaching Online with Moodle

We have two free classes for instructors available for registration for the Fall quarter. Instructors who will be teaching online or hybrid classes during the Winter or Spring quarters are required to complete Teaching Online with Moodle (online or hybrid format) or demonstrate equivalent experience prior to teaching their first class.

142MSCC02 - Teaching Online with Moodle - starts October 1, 2014 – Hybrid, 4 weeks; Meetings at UCR Extension on Oct 1 and 8, 4:30 – 6 PM
This class covers the basics of teaching online and using Moodle along with new features of Moodle 2.4 and Adobe Connect. Participants learn about the online environment as they participate in the class and complete assignments. Development of a detailed course syllabus is the final project. Emphasis is on the unique features of online teaching and learning, and the transition from face-to-face to online.

142MSCC01 - Teaching Online with Moodle - starts October 29th, 2014 – Online, 4 weeks
This class covers the basics of teaching online and using Moodle along with new features of Moodle 2.4 and Adobe Connect. Participants learn about the online environment as they participate in the class and complete assignments. Development of a detailed course syllabus is the final project. Emphasis is on the unique features of online teaching and learning, and the transition from face-to-face to online.

Both classes are open to anyone who might be interested in teaching online, not just UCR Extension instructors; no previous experience required. Optional project is to produce a proposal for an online course at UCR Extension.

Register by contacting Student Services:
Tel: (951) 827-4105 or (800) 442-4990 toll-free

Email: register@ucx.ucr.edu (include your name, address, phone number and the course ID).
  

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