Course Number: EDT 1
Introduction to Online Teaching
Units: 3
Class: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Recommended preparation: CIS 1 or 200 or equivalent
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Online/hybrid teaching pedagogy: Universal design in online course materials; effective organization and delivery of online materials; teaching and learning styles; effective online communication using discussion boards, live chat, online forums, blogs, and wikis; best practices for online student assessment and grading; retention and motivation of online students.  0860.00
AA/AS area 4c


Course Number: EDT 2
Introduction to Using Online Courseware (Canvas)
Recommended preparation: CIS 1 or 200 or equivalent
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Introduction to online courseware using Canvas and/or other course management systems: Creating and uploading materials, creating and importing quizzes, setting testing parameters; adding resources, web and text pages; using blogs and wikis, online discussion tools including forums and email, online glossaries, and grading tools; adding multimedia, audio, and podcasts; and basic administrative functions, including setting preferences and access.  0860.00
AA/AS area 4c

Course Number: EDT 3
Introduction to Hybrid Teaching
Units: 3
Class: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Effective practices in hybrid course design and teaching pedagogy: Designing effective online learning activities to meet specific goals and objectives using a combination of online and in-class learning activities; integrating online activities with the face-to-face meetings; organizing course materials; automating basic activities such as quizzes, grading, and surveys; assisting students to adapt to an online environment; managing discussion threads, course documents, announcements, and grades.  0860.00
AA/AS area 4c


Course Number: EDT 4
Designing Curriculum for Online Instruction
Units: 3
Class: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Recommended preparation: CIS 200 or 205
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Modification of the curriculum design process for online instruction: Restructuring course materials for online teaching and learning and creating accessible online materials for all learning styles; locating and using course materials designed by textbook publishers, and free online tools to create course content; integrating free resources such as e-books, learning objects, video and podcasts, educational blogs, and multimedia into the curriculum.  0860.00
AA/AS area 4c


Course Number: EDT 5
Creating Multimedia for Online Classes
Units: 3
Class: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Creating multimedia content and objects for use in online course management systems: Developing videos, podcasts, video casts and other types of multimedia using open source/free tools; creating accessible multimedia.  0860.00
AA/AS area 4c


Course Number: EDT 6
Providing Support for Online Learners
Units: 2
Class: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Online/hybrid teaching pedagogy: Providing support to online students in the areas of technology, online learning methodologies, study skills, preparation before taking an online class, standards and models for student/teacher contact.  0860.00
AA/AS area 4c


Course Number: EDT 8
Applying the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric
Units: 3

Class: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Apply course design standards based on California Community Colleges Online Education Initiative (OEI) Rubric: implement best practices relating to course design, interaction and collaboration, assessment, learner support, and accessibility in order to ensure the provision of a high-quality learning environment.


Course Number: EDT 502
Introduction to Online Learning
Units: Non-Credit

Class: 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Acceptable for credit: No
Description: This is a stand-alone noncredit course intended to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practice needed to learn online successfully including: online learning literacy, LMS functions, and online communication.