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College of Education

Effective Online Instruction

Build to something greater with a certificate that will provide you with the necessary tools to effectively teach online curricula.

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Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
Location
  • Online
Type of Instruction
  • Online
Length

12 Credit Hours

Boost Skills in Online Instruction

Rise to Greater with our certificate that provides students with the necessary tools to teach online courses effectively, using proven strategies and techniques for the modern learning landscape.

Who is this certificate for?

Individuals in PK-12, Higher Education, Business/Industry, Medical, Military, or professionals involved with training and professional development for their organization would be suitable candidates for this program.

Where and How Is This Program Available?

This graduate certificate program is fully online.

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Students learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs at SHSU.

Learn to Teach Online Courses

Whatever your industry, technology plays a part in communicating instructional materials and disseminating information, with many opting for the freedom and flexibility of virtual classes and online education. Learn strategies and techniques to effectively teach online instruction.

  • Technology and Cognition

    This program examines the symbiotic relationships between technology and cognition, and have the opportunity to design technology-rich instructional activities that provide different means of learner engagement, representation, action, and expression.

  • Impactful Distance Learning

    Despite its popularity, distance learning has potential pitfalls worth special attention. Explore instructional, technical, and management issues in distance education delivery systems. Effective online course design and delivery of teaching and learning resources and strategies are examined, giving students a strong platform for effective online education.

  • Creativity and Technology

    Students learn how to creatively build an online-forward curriculum that utilizes multimedia and leans into the symbiotic relationship between technology and cognition and builds upon learners’ skill base in the development of digital learning practices. Students gain experience in digital editing, audio and animation production, authoring tools, and immersive technologies.

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Find Your Future Career

Teach effective online courses, and design and utilize effective online instruction materials in your career field, whether education, business, military, medical, and more.

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Expert Instructional Design Faculty

Our faculty bring extensive experience and recognized expertise in instructional design, combining research, technology integration, and practical application to prepare the next generation of learning design professionals.

Become a Bearkat

Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148