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Teaching Online, Remote or Hybrid Courses?

Enroll NOW in the Essentials of Online Teaching & Content Delivery Course - a self-paced asynchronous course that take 4-6 hour to complete!


The "Essentials Course" is a self-paced, asynchronous course (estimated 4-6 hours for completion) covering course design topics, including instructor role adjustment based on course modality, Community of Inquiry, social presence — student engagement, and course management and learning guidance. While the content focuses on teaching in the online environment, these effective course design practices can be utilized when creating a course in any mode.

STEPS TO ENROLL in the ONLINE ESSENTIALS COURSE

  1. Login to UM Blackboard.
  2. Click on the Course tab, then search for “Essentials of Online Teaching” or follow this link: Search for the Essentials Course for Online Teaching and Content Delivery. (The link only works after you login the Blackboard.)
  3. You should see the course name. Mouse-over the course name, click the menu option, and select Enroll.

OR email teachonline@olemiss.edu for enrollment.