Remote learning is here to stay, with more schools offering families the option of distance learning. This robust, self-paced course provides multiple ways to facilitate remote learning using research-based instructional strategies, helping you provide an exceptional educational experience for your students. You’ll also learn how to boost confidence in the virtual classroom by creating engaging, supportive environments where students feel empowered to succeed.
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- Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
- We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
- We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.
Self-Paced Online Course
Remote Learning Educator Certification is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.
Course Modules
Communication: In this module, we’ll be discussing the importance of facilitating digital communications with students, parents, and other education stakeholders.
Research Implications: In this module, we’ll be exploring evidence-based instructional strategies and how to match digital tools to each. You will also be introduced to a five-step action process for planning lessons that blend high-impact instructional strategies with digital tools.
Designing Remote Lessons: In this module, we’ll discover how to apply evidence-based teaching approaches to the needs of remote learners. You’ll see how to design remote lessons, create learning activities, and assess students, as well as bring the lesson to a close.
Social and Emotional Learning: In this module, we will explore social and emotional learning and why it is so important. You will also discover many SEL resources you can use in a remote learning environment.
Teaching Platforms: In this module, we will focus on good pedagogy as identified by research and you’ll learn some new vocabulary. As you go through this module, you’ll bring your expertise and understanding of technology to the table and reflect on where technology can be infused with great teaching to make learning even better for students.
Safety and Security: In this module, we’ll be exploring several key components such as FERPA, recording, and other student safety and security topics. Each component explores a critical aspect of understanding the legal guidelines of working with students in an online environment.
Appendices: In these appendices, we share some curated content and resources about the technical aspects. For example, you will find information on video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, screen casting tools, and communication tools. You will also have the opportunity to share practical tips and insights with other remote learning educators.