This course provides practical training in learning design as it relates to online theological  education.  This is a 2 hour, self-paced online nanocourse that requires watching a selection of training videos, reading one article and completing a learning design template for an online lesson . 

Course Enrolment key: IA0026

This course provides teachers with a basic theoretical introduction to a selection of issues related to online education. This course is especially suited for those who have no experience in teaching online, but it can also serve as a helpful refresher to those that are active in delivering online courses.  This is a 10 hour, self-paced online course that will be assessed through a reflective essay.

Course Enrolment Key:  IA013

This is a course seeks to help teachers develop an integral and balanced spirituality that relates to their educational practice.   This course is intended for those engaged in teaching theology online to adults, both in formal and non-formal contexts .  This is a 10 hour course that will be assessed through writing a narrative, a reflective paper, a mentoring philosophy and an improvement plan for your teaching ministry.

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This course engages with an article that appeared in E-Learning and Digital Media  entitled 'Where is the Character Education in Online Higher Education? Constructivism, Virtue Ethics and Roles of Online Educators' (Harrison and Laco).  The course explores how character education can be achieved in theological education with a particular focus on using discussion forums. This is a 2 hour, self-paced online nanocourse that requires reading an article, writing a brief response and developing examples of character education and facilitation.

Course Enrolment Key: IA0092

This course engages with a selection of articles that appeared in the ATS journal Theological Education that present a fresh set of perspectives on different topics involving 'Online Theological Education' (2019, Vol.52, n.2).  This is a 2 hour, self-paced online nanocourse that requires reading two articles, engaging in a contextual application exercise and sharing a brief review through social media.

Course Enrolment key: IA0027

As residential campuses are being closed during the global COVID-19 outbreak, this course provides practical ideas on building online communities through social media. This is a 2 hour, self-paced online nanocourse that requires watching some videos, participation in a discussion forum and posting in a messaging app.

Course Enrolment Key:  IA018

This course explores possibilities and tools for administering online examinations for theology students.   This is a 2 hour, self-paced online nanocourse that requires listening to audio instructions, production of an online exam on Exam.net and self assessing your practice through a questionnaire.

Course Enrolment key: IA0040

This course introduces EdBrite a free learning management system (LMS) for theological schools considering online delivery.   This is a 2 hour, self-paced online nanocourse that requires watching tutorial videos, experimenting the LMS and writing an evaluation. 

Course Enrolment  key:  IA0030

This course offers a practical opportunity to experience aspects of course production in Moodle.   It is particularly suited for theological educators and institutions who are interested in producing online courses and want to explore how Moodle works.  In order to complete this course, you must first complete First Steps in Online Education.  This is a 10 hour, self-paced online course that will be assessed through a practical project.

Course Enrolment Key - IA016