Course Summary
Inclusive Online Teaching is a course designed to help instructors create online courses that are accessible and inclusive for all students.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to create an inclusive online learning environment
- Understand accessibility and its importance in online learning
- Discover tools and techniques to create accessible content
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create an inclusive online learning environment
- Identify accessibility issues in online courses and correct them
- Develop strategies and techniques to create accessible content
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of online teaching
- Familiarity with online course creation tools
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video-based
Similar Courses
- Creating Accessible Online Courses
- Designing and Teaching for Impact in Online Courses
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Jane Bozarth
- Dr. Thomas Tobin
Related Books
Description
In this course, higher education faculty will examine students’ barriers to learning, including unconscious bias, physical impairments, and lack of motivation. Participants will explore and discuss how inclusive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help to address those barriers and improve student learning outcomes.
Outline
- Barriers to Learning & Inclusive Pedagogy
- Inclusive Pedagogy
- Inclusive Online Pedagogy
- Barrier to Learning: Feedback
- Barrier to Learning: Material Comprehension
- Barriers to Learning: Feedback While Teaching
- Pre-Course Survey
- General Barriers
- Communication Barriers
- Barriers to Learning: Feedback - Introduction
- Barriers to Learning: Material Comprehension - Introduction
- Barriers to Learning: Feedback While Teaching - Introduction
- Barrier to Learning: Bias
- Inclusive Pedagogy: Community of Inquiry
- Addressing Barriers to Learning with Inclusive Pedagogy
- Inclusive Pedagogy: Feedback - Introduction
- Wrap-Up
- Achieving Inclusive Pedagogy using Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Focus Area 1: Creating learning objectives that are aligned to assessments
- Focus Area 2: Represent content in a variety of formats
- Focus Area 3: Provide diverse assessment strategies
- Focus Area 4: Incorporating active learning into learning experiences
- UDL: Why We Need Universal Design
- UDL: Framework and Principles
- UDL: Research Behind Universal Design for Learning
- How UDL Addresses Learning Barriers
- Introducing the Areas of Focus
- Focus Areas: Universal Design for Learning Guidelines
- Wrap-Up
- Where to Go Next
Summary of User Reviews
This Inclusive Online Teaching course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many appreciated the practical examples and strategies provided in the course that can be implemented immediately in their teaching.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical examples and strategies that can be implemented immediately in teachingPros from User Reviews
- The course provides a comprehensive understanding of inclusive online teaching
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow
- The course provides opportunities for self-reflection and self-assessment
- The course covers a range of topics related to inclusive online teaching
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be basic and not challenging enough
- The course may not be suitable for those who are already familiar with inclusive online teaching
- Some users found the course to be too theoretical and not practical enough
- The course may require a significant time commitment
- The course may not be relevant to all teaching contexts