FPDFLO - Facilitating Learning Online
Course Description
Facilitated by the LSU Online Design & Development team, this course is designed for anyone who is new to teaching online or is interested in learning more about facilitating an online course. Participants will explore best practices in making connections with students, creating a community of learning, and delivering an engaging experience for their students. Many of the strategies covered in this course are also applicable to blended courses.
Through this instructor-led four-week online course, you will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and explore aspects of online learning and teaching. You can anticipate spending 15-20 hours to complete the course. Topics covered in this course include
- Regulatory requirements for online courses
- Communicating with students
- Instructor presence
- Active learning strategies
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Create a communication policy that includes expectations for grading turnaround, office hours, active participation, and meets federal guidelines for regulatory substantive interactions (RSI)
- Plan active learning strategies for your course
- Identify Moodle and other support services and resources for faculty and students
To register for this course, you will need to have a Continuing Education account. If you have not yet created one, please follow the steps outlined in the instructional document.
Note: This course is only open to faculty and staff employed at an LSU institution. You must register for this course using your institutional email address.
English Proficiency Requirements
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.
If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.
Intermediate English Skills
Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
Advanced English Skills
Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.