Course Status

EDU 630 Completed

This course has been completed and is archived as part of my certificate portfolio.

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching

Personal Learning Environment for My Online Teaching Certificate Journey at Post University

You are viewing: EDU 630 – Online Curriculum and Instruction

Course Overview

EDU 630 introduces the principles of online teaching and learning across multiple digital environments. The course examines the history of online learning and key shifts in delivery, access, and instructional practice. I investigate similarities and differences between synchronous and asynchronous formats, focusing on learner experience. Research based best practices in e learning and online pedagogy guide how quality curriculum is designed and evaluated. By the end of the course, I am better prepared to recognize and create effective online teaching environments.

Learning Outcomes for My Practice

Through EDU 630, I aim to be able to:
  • Describe core characteristics of high quality online curriculum and instructional design.
  • Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous online environments and their instructional implications.
  • Apply best practices in e learning to design or refine online course structures and activities.
  • Identify online teaching modes that support engagement, clarity, and accessibility for diverse learners.
  • Evaluate existing online courses using research based criteria and quality indicators.

Key Artifacts and PLE Projects

This section highlights current EDU 630 assignments and course specific PLE projects. Artifacts are added as they are completed and document my developing understanding of online curriculum and instruction.

Unit 1 Creative Artifact: Zine (Visual Synthesis)

A one page zine created in PowerPoint and exported as an image to visually communicate a key concept from the EDU 630 readings. This artifact emphasizes instructional clarity, visual metaphor, and concise synthesis of research based ideas.

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Self-Paced Accessibility Lesson

A fully interactive online lesson demonstrating Microsoft Immersive Reader through UDL and Cognitive Load Theory. Includes multimedia, reflection, collaboration, and peer assessment tools.

⏱️ 15–20 min 🧠 Cognitive Load Theory 🎯 UDL-aligned
Launch the Lesson
Open the lesson in a new tab and complete all embedded activities.
▶ Start Lesson
What to submit: Complete the lesson activities and save the confirmation of your peer assessment submissions.

Inclusive Online Learning Module

A complete multi-lesson module built to support diverse learners through inclusive practices, equitable engagement, and thoughtful technology integration, including reflection and continuous improvement.

🧭 Module Navigation 🤝 Engagement & Equity ♿ Accessibility-Forward
Open the Module Hub
Start at the Module Overview, then proceed through Lessons 1–3 and Reflection.
▶ View Module
Submission note:
This module is hosted in my PLE to provide a fully navigable, accessibility-forward experience that mirrors an LMS structure while enabling richer design control and consistent artifact presentation.

Course Visual

Visual representing online curriculum and instruction design

Latest EDU 630 Blog Posts

The posts below display my most recent reflections and artifacts related to EDU 630 and will update as I publish new entries.