Transforming Traditional Lessons to Online Learning
Course Number:
MT165
PD Hours:
14 Hours
Credit Type:
Clock Hours, CPEs, CTLEs, Act48 Credits, Others
Content Areas:
Technology in the Classroom, Lesson & Curriculum Planning, Teaching Strategies, 21st Century Learning
Course Description:
(14 Hours) This course will teach you how to shift your traditional classroom teaching strategies into an online learning environment, whether you need to do so only for a lesson or two as part of an ongoing blended model, or even with moving to full virtual instruction. We will explore the SAMR (substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition) continuum of technology integration, encouraging you to work towards the highest level of “redefinition” as you begin to implement technology more authentically into your teaching. The course will work through each level of the SAMR model, offering practical solutions, materials, and resources to help you plan and implement effective online learning.
Course Objectives:
Learn How to Intentionally Integrate Technology Into Your Instruction, Whether it be One Lesson at a Time, or Shifting All of Your Instruction to a Virtual Model
Learn How to Use the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, & Redefinition) Continuum of Technology Integration to Effectively Transition Your Classroom Lessons to Online Instruction
Receive a Variety of Tools and Resources to Help You Plan and Implement Effective Online Learning
Course includes 27 high-quality tools, templates, & student resources.
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Includes One year of Course Access, Fully Self-Paced & Online.
This course will teach you how to shift your traditional classroom teaching strategies into an online learning environment, whether you need to do so only for a lesson or two as part of an ongoing blended model, or even with moving to full virtual instruction. We will explore the SAMR (substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition) continuum of technology integration, encouraging you to work towards the highest level of “redefinition” as you begin to implement technology more authentically into your teaching. The course will work through each level of the SAMR model, offering practical solutions, materials, and resources to help you plan and implement effective online learning.
While technology has become an integral support tool for many teachers, learning how to utilize technology to take advantage of its efficiency and global reach, can offer many benefits to students. Throughout this training series, you will learn not only how to transition your current curriculum into an online format but you will also learn how to embrace many of the advantages of technology-based learning and will learn how to offer a transformative learning experience for your students. Whether being used to differentiate more effectively, build 21st-century skills, or as a way to reinforce effective in-classroom instruction, this course will teach you how to redefine your use of technology in ways that truly impact student learning.
You Will Learn:
The SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and redefinition) continuum model of technology integration.
How to intentionally integrate technology into your instruction, whether it be one lesson at a time or shifting all of your instruction to a virtual model.
How to embrace and utilize technology to expand the quality of your instruction and build 21st-century skills.
Receive a wide variety of tools and resources to use for online learning.
Course Guiding Question:
How can you take your current teaching practices and transition them to an online learning environment while still maintaining a sense of classroom community and ensuring that your students master the appropriate grade-level content?
Professional Development Credits
At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a certificate for 14 Professional Development Hours (Clock Hours, CPEs).
Model Teaching Professional Development Courses are pre-approved in many states and we provide easy approval forms to submit to your license granting authority if required.
If you are a teacher seeking license renewal and wish to verify acceptance of our Professional Development Courses, please view our PD STATE REQUIREMENTS PAGE to learn more about your state’s requirements.
Also, consider taking our UNIVERSITY-PARTNERED, ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES to earn regionally accredited units or credits, accepted by most states for teacher re-licensing and salary advancement.
Approval Information About This Course for Teaching License Renewal & Continuing Education
Model Teaching has helped thousands of teachers across the country meet their relicensing requirements.
This course is Pre-Approved in the following states for License Renewal and Continuing education:
Texas – CPE’s, TEA-Approved
New York CTLE’s – NYSED-Approved
Pennsylvania DOE – ACT 48-Approved
Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) – Approved
Nevada DOE
Tennessee
Other States As Well
If you do not see your state listed here, this course may be pre-approved in your state as well. Chat with us or leave a ticket for our recommendations.
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Please confirm your specific district or state requirements for license renewal prior to registering and feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have about our courses.
Topics Covered and General Course Outline
Section 1 – Introducing the SAMR Model
About the movement from traditional to online teaching
About the SAMR model of technology integration
How to reflect on what you want to change in your instructional methods
Section 2 – Substitution (S)
About the substitution level of the SAMR model
A wide variety of online tools available to use as substitutes for traditional teaching methods
Section 3 – Augmentation (A)
About the augmentation level of the SAMR model
A wide variety of online tools available to use at the augmentation level of the SAMR model
Section 4 – Modification (M)
About the modification level of the SAMR model
A variety of online tools available to use at the modification level of the SAMR model
Section 5 – Redefinition (R)
About the redefinition level of the SAMR model
A wide variety of online tools available to use at the redefinition level of the SAMR model
Section 6 – Differentiation & Scaffolding
How to differentiate online instruction
A variety of techniques to scaffold your students’ online learning
Section 7 – Administrative Tasks
How to handle professional tasks online such as planning lessons, keeping records, and holding conferences and meetings
How to use online tools to communicate effectively with parents
How to manage student behavior and build a sense of classroom community with online tools
Section 8 – Choosing Resources
How to determine what you need to change in your traditional instruction
How to choose appropriate resources for your online instruction
Helpful Resources & Templates Included With the Course
The course comes with 27 templates, tools, and graphic organizers ready to be used in your classroom!
These Include:
Traditional to Online Teaching Continuum
Teacher Reflection on Online Practices with Sample
Guide to Tools for Substitution in Technology
Substitution Technology Implementation Plan with Sample
Guide to Tools for Augmentation In Technology
Augmentation Technology Implementation Plan with Sample
Guide to Tools for Modification in Technology
Modification Technology Implementation Plan with Sample
Guide to Tools for Redefinition in Technology
Redefinition Technology Implementation Plan with Sample
Differentiation and Scaffolding Implementation Plan with Sample
Guide to Online Tools for Classroom Management and Administrative Tasks
Technology Implementation Plan for Classroom Management and Administrative Tasks with Sample
Transforming Traditional Instruction with Technology Checklist
Resource Guide for Transitioning to an Online Classroom
