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.

Registration is now open for the fall cohorts of:

• Offering A: Intro to Designing Online Classes
• Offering B: Art of Online Delivery Using Canvas
• Offering C: 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.

Offering A: 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.

What to Expect

For: Instructors in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs and adult learners working toward becoming TEP instructors 

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: $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: September 10 or until cohort is full.
• Program Begins: September 16, 2024
• Break Week: October 7 - October 13, 2024
• Program Ends: November 3, 2024
• Optional class meetings will take place September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, and October 30 from 4 - 5 PM (ET).

Register for Fall

Offering B: 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 

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: November 5 or until cohort is full.
• Program Begins: November 11, 2024
• Break Week: November 25 - December 1
• Program Ends: December 15, 2024
• Optional class meetings will take place November 13, November 20, December 4, and December 11 from 4 - 5 PM (ET).

Register for Fall

Offering C: 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: Free

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.