Certificate in Online Teaching Pedagogy
Drake University Extension Education in conjunction with the Iowa AEA Professional Development Online Learning System now offers a certificate in Online Teaching Pedagogy. This is a unique opportunity for educators at all levels to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective online instructor. The certificate validates that the holder has successfully completed a specific number of required and elective courses that were developed by the Iowa AEA Professional Development Online Learning System as well as others provided by Drake University Extension Education.
In order to receive the certificate, you must take all courses for Drake University Extension Education graduate credit (EDMA). Please contact Chuck Sengstock upon completion of your coursework. He will validate that you have completed the courses and issue your certificate.
The required courses through the Iowa AEA Professional Development Online Learning System are as follows:
- Introduction to the Online Learner - 1 Credit
- Technology for Online Instruction - 2 Credits
- Online Learning Instructional Design - 2 Credits
- Online Facilitation - 2 Credits
- Assessment, Feedback and Evaluation - 2 Credits
Elective courses through Drake University Extension Education are as follow (students are required to take two of the four courses listed):
- EDMA 222 - Action Research in the E-Learning Environment - 3 credits
- EDMA 223 - Blended and Synchronous Learning Design - 3 credits
- EDMA 224 - Building Online Collaborative Environments - 3 credits
- EDMA 228 - Developing 21st Century Literacy Skills - 3 credits
Click on the following link to register for the required courses:
Click on the following link to register for the elective courses:
Below is a list of when the courses are offered
Introduction to the Online Learner
- June 11 - July 2
- July 16 - August 5
Technology for Online Instruction
- May 7 - June 10
- June 18 - July 22
- July 30 - September 2
Online Assessment, Feedback, and Evaluation
- June 4- July 8
- July 16 - August 19
Action Research in the E-Learning Environment (EDMA 222)
- March 6 - April 30
- June 5 - July 30
- June 19 - August 13
Blended and Synchronous Learning Design (EDMA 223)
- March 6 - April 30
- June 5 - July 30
- June 19 - August 13
Building Online Collaborative Environments (EDMA 224)
- March 6 - April 30
- June 5 - July 30
- June 19 - August 13
Developing 21st Century Literacy Skills (EDMA 228)
- March 6 - April 30
- June 5 - July 30
- June 19 - August 13
Please Note
The certificate will be issued when the student has successfully completed all of the required courses as well as two electives. The certificate validates completion of the course sequence and/or a concentrated area of study but is not a degree, endorsement or recognized teaching credential.
Pleases contact Evan Abbey or Chuck Sengstock for more information.
