Online Onboard Offerings

Instruction for designing, teaching and taking online courses

We understand the value of being able to offer high-quality online education to adult learners. AMS is proud to provide teacher education programs with access to Canvas, a learning management system for online classes. We also offer a variety of educational opportunities to learn how to design and teach online and to learn how to use Canvas through our Online Onboard class offerings. These classes are designed to support different areas related to online learning and do not have a required sequence.

• Art of Online Delivery Using Canvas
• Intro to Design
• Introduction to Online Learning

For information about Canvas, to request a Canvas sub-account for your TEP, or for questions about our learning opportunities contact our professional development team at PD@amshq.org.

Art of Online Delivery Using Canvas

This four-week, primarily asynchronous course, focuses on online class delivery strategies. Learn how to leverage AMS’s online learning management system, Canvas, to create a strong instructor presence, efficiently and creatively manage assignment feedback, and incorporate tools like Zoom and Padlet to enhance engagement and community during online sessions. By the end of this experience, you'll be equipped with strategies and resources for providing quality feedback through Canvas, engaging learners in virtual learning environments, and effectively managing your time as an online facilitator. Come practice your online teaching skills as you develop your own art of online delivery!

What to Expect

For: Instructors in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs and adult learners working toward becoming TEP instructors. If you are new to Canvas, please complete the free/self-paced Introduction to Online Learning course (linked below) before your Art of Online Delivery cohort begins.

Format/Modality: Primarily self-paced with suggested due dates each week. Optional virtual class meetings will take place each Wednesday from 4-5pm ET. 

CPD hours: 12 - A certificate of AMS Professional Development Hours will be emailed upon completion. An opportunity to purchase a CEU certificate for 1.2 CEUs will also be made available upon completion of the class at a cost of $28.

Cost: AMS Members: $120 | Non-Members: $220

*A minimum of 10 learners are needed to run a class

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to AMS Terms of Service.

Schedule

• Registration Deadline: March 25, 2025, or until cohort is full.
• Program Begins: March 31, 2025
• Break Week: April 14 – 20, 2025
• Program Ends: May 4, 2025
• Optional class meetings will take place via Zoom on April 2, April 9, April 23, and April 30 from 4 – 5 PM (ET).

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Intro to Designing Online Classes

This online class outlines key elements of course design for TEP instructors. It balances an understanding of the pedagogy of online learning with practical applications in Canvas, our learning management system. Weekly assignments and activities will guide you through the process of designing an online class of your choice. You will end the class with a course plan and an understanding of introductory-level Canvas tools to consider as you develop your Canvas course. This primarily asynchronous class is cohort-based, so learners move through the class together week by week and engage in shared online discussion. This will be our last cohort-based offering of Intro to Design. 

What to Expect

For: Current and future Montessori teacher educators

Time commitment: 6 weeks | 7 – 10 hours per week 

Format/Modality: Primarily self-paced with suggested due dates each week. Optional virtual class meetings will take place each Wednesday from 4-5pm ET. 

CPD hours: 12 - A certificate of AMS Professional Development Hours will be emailed upon completion. An opportunity to purchase a CEU certificate for 1.2 CEUs will also be made available upon completion of the class at a cost of $28.

Cost: Members: $75.00 | Non-Members: $150.00

*A minimum of 10 learners are needed to run a class

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to AMS Terms of Service.

Schedule

• Registration Deadline: January 10, 2025, or until cohort is full.
• Class Begins: January 20, 2025
• Class Ends: March 2, 2025
• All Assignments Due: March 23, 2025
• Optional class meetings will take place January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19, and February 26 from 4:00-5:00 pm ET.

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Introduction to Online Learning

This self-paced class was created for adult learners who are new to online learning in Canvas. The class provides tips for being successful as an online learner and basic information about using Canvas. This class does not require enrollment and is available at no cost. It is available by clicking (and sharing) the link below.

If you are a TEP leader, please feel free to share this class with your current and future online learners. If you are interested or enrolled in an AMS Certificate Class, the Introduction to Online Learning class is a great resource to explore before your class begins!

What to Expect

For: Adult Learners

Format/Modality: Self-paced 

Cost: None

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to AMS Terms of Service.

Introduction to Online Learning

Canvas Conversations

Join us for our virtual monthly meeting where we talk about Canvas and online learning in teacher education programs. Each month, online instructors and TEP directors get together to discuss what is on our minds, ask questions, and share ideas. We currently meet the second Wednesday of each month from 11 AM — 12 PM (EST). If you are interested in attending, please email katie@amshq.org for registration information.