I follow Dr. Marina Kostina's work several years and I am very happy for offering the Distance Learning Pedagogy class. This course has over 60 minutes video lectures, more that 50 supplemental materials (files, videos and web resources) and it is approved for CEU credits by the University of Iowa. Yes, after completing each lecture you can take the corresponding Exam to get your CEU credits. Total of 115 CEU Credits approved by University of Iowa.

The Distance Learning Pedagogy course provides you basic understanding of the nuances of this educational environment and empowers you to reconsider your role as a teacher, get insights into the psychology of online learners, adapt your traditional materials for distance learning, create project- and problem-based activities, utilize Web 2.0 tools and leverage social media for more connection, collaboration, engagement and enjoyment.

This course is perfect...

• If you are interested in teaching online
• If you want to build a lifestyle of your dreams and work from anywhere in the world
• If you are teaching online but are not enjoying it
• If you need CEU credits but do not have time to travel

By the end of this course...

• you will be able to formulate your understanding of distance learning, its benefits and shortcoming
• understand main psychological differences between DL and F2F instruction
• acquire strategies that boost attention, connection, engagement and enjoyment online
• develop materials for distance learning that are based on eye movement, attention and psychological research

Dr. Marina Kostina is an an author of Teach Online (2011) e-guide and a co-author of the Amazon Bestseller, The Golden Climate in Distance Learning (2012). She is an expert in distance learning and has held numerous leadership positions in the field of distance learning, inspiring thousands of teachers, coaches and trainers to build online training products in over 40 countries.