{"id":5617,"date":"2026-07-20T15:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/?page_id=5617"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:22:13","slug":"certificate-in-online-teaching-and-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/certificate-in-online-teaching-and-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-336ee3ce77114b26f101349183350859 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-tarleton-black-color\">Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Woman sitting at desk in front of laptop with teacher standing behind her.\" class=\"wp-image-5619 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-1-533x400.png 533w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do effective educators create engaging online learning experiences that support student success in virtual classrooms? The Online Teaching and Learning Certificate prepares K-12 educators to design, facilitate, and improve high-quality online and blended learning environments. Participants will explore instructional design principles, online teaching pedagogy, student engagement strategies, communication techniques, and best practices for supporting learners in virtual settings. Ideal for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders, this certificate provides practical skills for teaching in virtual schools and online learning programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3864b84fe90a3551497185be4f42e38b wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull advgb-dyn-93855938\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-583cc8c7-909f-482e-a534-d3d305b3cf88\" href=\"https:\/\/epay.tarleton.edu\/C20203_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>REGISTER HERE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-cf40f6bcb0ac31a798df0d17489f7880 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-ff1bc2bf-aac2-4330-a684-77836b7650e7 advgb-accordion-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Certificate Details<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Online Teaching and Learning Certificate is a professional development program designed to prepare K-12 educators to effectively design, facilitate, and evaluate online learning experiences. The certificate consists of two sequential courses, held virtually, that focus on the essential competencies required for successful virtual instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will first explore instructional design principles and best practices for developing online learning environments. Topics include course planning, course mapping, learning management systems, online course organization, interactive learning activities, assessment design, accessibility considerations, and continuous course improvement. Participants will develop online learning materials and apply evidence-based strategies to create engaging and learner-centered virtual courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second course focuses on facilitating effective online instruction. Participants will examine online teaching pedagogy, communication strategies, student engagement techniques, community building, collaboration, feedback practices, and methods for supporting learners in virtual settings. Emphasis is placed on creating meaningful learning experiences that foster interaction, motivation, and student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the certificate, participants will engage in applied learning activities that allow them to immediately implement concepts within their own educational settings. Upon successful completion of both courses, participants will earn the Online Teaching and Learning Certificate and demonstrate proficiency in designing and facilitating high-quality online and blended learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-746cafbe-1aac-411b-84e6-a9cbc5984b0e advgb-accordion-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-24b32466-aaf4-4b3c-b1be-69cdd57129cb advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Learning Objectives<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design and organize effective online learning environments using instructional design principles, course mapping strategies, and best practices for online course development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate engaging online instruction by implementing strategies that promote communication, collaboration, active learning, and student engagement in virtual learning environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize digital tools and learning management systems to create, deliver, assess, and continuously improve online learning experiences that support learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply evidence-based online teaching practices to foster learner success, build online learning communities, and provide effective feedback and assessment in virtual settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-8beee7a8-43a3-47d0-8fa5-b0af227023e3 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Courses Included <\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EDTC 5353 &#8211; Designing Online Learning Environments &#8211; Fall 2026 (First 8 Weeks of Semester)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EDTC 5354 &#8211; <em>Facilitating Online Environments <\/em>&#8211; Spring 2027 (Second 8 Weeks of Semester) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-c0a8096e-0219-4d19-a1cb-bb988f82bf3d advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#f7f7f9;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Certificate Fees<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each course is $500 for a total cost of $1000 for the certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants can pay for courses individually or together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions, please email Dr. Nicole Mishnick at <a href=\"mailto:mishnick@tarleton.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mishnick@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-583cc8c7-909f-482e-a534-d3d305b3cf88{font-size:18px;color:#ffffff !important;background-color:#4f2d7f !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-583cc8c7-909f-482e-a534-d3d305b3cf88:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-583cc8c7-909f-482e-a534-d3d305b3cf88 > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do effective educators create engaging online learning experiences that support student success in virtual classrooms? 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