EDUC621 - Online Learning for the Adult and the K-16 Learner

Course Details

Course Code: EDUC621 Course ID: 4355 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This course examines the similarities and differences of the learning needs and abilities of adult and younger learners. The course emphasizes differentiated instruction and course development as applicable to adult and K-12 learners in traditional, virtual, and hybrid contexts. Topics include a historical perspective, diversity, andragogy versus pedagogy in the online classroom, trends and issues with technology education and online education, LMS elements, and basics of grant writing/technology grant writing.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 07/03/2023 - 08/27/2023 July Summer 2023 Session B 8 Week session
02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 August Summer 2023 Session I 8 Week session
03/27/2023 - 09/01/2023 09/04/2023 - 10/29/2023 September Summer 2023 Session D 8 Week session
04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 10/02/2023 - 11/26/2023 October Fall 2023 Session B 8 Week session
05/29/2023 - 11/03/2023 11/06/2023 - 12/31/2023 November Fall 2023 Session I 8 Week session

Current Syllabi

After successfully completing this course, students will:

  • Understand the history and development of online and distance learning.
  • Analyze trends and issues in online learning to remain consistently current within the field.
  • Evaluate learning management systems.
  • Analyze adult learning theory (andragogy) versus pedagogy.
  • Apply instructional approaches that accommodate both young and adult learners.
NameGrade %
Learning Activities 65.00%
Assignment 1: History of Online Learning 8.13%
Assignment 2: Zimmer Twins Movie of the Best Practices in Online Learning 8.13%
Assignment 3: Edmodo: Bringing Our Experiences Together into the Online Format 8.13%
Assignment 4: Prezi: Tips for Instructing Adult and K-12 Learners 8.13%
Assignment 5: Glogster: Virtual Story Boards on Trends in Online Learning 8.13%
Assignment 6: Grant Writing 8.13%
Assignment 7: PechaKucha 8.13%
Assignment 8: Direction of Online Learning in the 21st Century 8.13%
Discussions 35.00%
Introductions 3.89%
Week 1: ISTE Technology Standards 3.89%
Week 2: Challenges in the Online Classroom 3.89%
Week 3: Diversity in the Online Classroom 3.89%
Week 4: Andragogy vs. Pedagogy in Online Learning Environment 3.89%
Week 5: Current Trends in Online Learning 3.89%
Week 6: Obstacles to Integrating Technology 3.89%
Week 7: Characteristics of an Effective LMS 3.89%
Week 8: Direction of Online Learning in the 21st 3.89%

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.