Description: As many have shifted to virtual learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been myriad challenges to face. As we look to a future where online instruction will at least be more prevalent - if not the de facto model - how do we maximize student learning? What might teaching and learning look like if virtual learning was the assumption, rather than a proxy for traditional classroom settings?
This is the modus operandi at Thomas Edison State University, where they’ve been developing innovative curricula since 1972. Currently a fully online university specializing in adult education, their model challenges assumptions about the classroom, and can provide insights into how others might build learning environments in the future.
This webinar will discuss their model of instruction, including aspects such as course design, technology, assessment, and proctoring in virtual environments. Additionally, as part of a round-table discussion, the team from TESU will discuss strengths and challenges of the virtual learning environment, and what lessons might be most helpful for those making this transition - regardless of their level of education.