Online Learning Technology

By its nature, teaching online requires a grasp of the many different online learning technologies. These tools are powerful assets in delivering excellent online instruction when used by a skilled instructor and course facilitator and when learners have been trained to use these tools to their advantage. This course discusses the many teaching and learning tools commonly found in online learning environments.

After completing this course, you'll be able to:

• Describe the basic IT skills required for successful online instructors and learners
• Describe the function and operation of a typical learning management system (LMS)
• Describe various online learning technologies
• Explain the common terms, current standards, and interoperability requirements for online courses and technologies

This course is 1 of 6 titles offered under the Developing Online Content and Instruction program.