The asynchronous portion of the workshop typically runs ten days (there are some workshops that run two-three weeks). Participants login to use Moodle (Sloan-C’s learning management system) on a Wednesday and are 'tasked' with learning the platform, reviewing pre-populated workshop materials, and downloading Elluminate Live!®  (Sloan-C’s web conferencing platform). Throughout the ten days, workshop participants 'engage' with the workshop facilitators and fellow participants in the discussion forums. The final day of the workshop (Friday) Sloan-C hosts a synchronous one-hour, web conferencing session whereby facilitators and participants can interact in real time.

Benefits to Participants

• Facilitated by subject matter experts or leaders in field
• Ability to network with faculty from all over the country (some international)
• Enhance/acquire skills to teach effectively online
• Access to a compendium of resources provided by facilitators and workshop participants alike

Key Criteria

• Designed to build or enhance educators’ professional knowledge, skills, and leadership in distance/online education and training
• Designed as flexible, learner-centered offerings, Sloan-C educational initiatives integrate core knowledge and theory with practical, experiential-based exercises, case studies, and discussions
• Educational initiatives are presented via the Internet and web conferencing, with supplemental print and multi-media formats so travel is not required
• Participants may enroll in workshops on a certificate or non-certificate basis

Learning Outcomes

• Develop skills in distance education and online learning
• Expand current knowledge and apply new ideas in practice
• Provide grounding in the pedagogy of online teaching and learning
• Prepare participants to facilitate online, built upon Sloan-C’s effective practices, using their current teaching or training materials
• Gain hands-on experience as a distance learner

Possible Career Outcomes

• Prepare for a distance education position
• Enhance career opportunities within individual’s own organization or externally

Special Note: The workshop content remains property of Sloan-C. Any product/content that faculty create as a result of participating in a Sloan-C workshop becomes the property of that faculty member