Best Practices for Online Teaching

The Best Practices for Online Teaching course provides a comprehensive and practice-focused guide to designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality online learning experiences. Designed for teachers, lecturers, trainers, instructional designers, and education professionals, this course equips participants with the pedagogical and practical skills required to teach effectively in fully online and blended learning environments.

The course begins with an introduction to online education, examining the fundamental principles of online teaching alongside the benefits and challenges associated with digital learning environments. Participants develop a clear understanding of how online learning differs from face-to-face instruction and how to address common barriers to engagement and access.

A core focus of the course is the design of effective online courses. Learners explore strategies for course planning and structure, as well as techniques for creating engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital content that supports diverse learner needs and learning preferences.

The course then addresses the facilitation of online learning. Participants develop skills in effective online communication, learner support, and building strong online learning communities that promote interaction, collaboration, and sustained engagement.

Assessment in online learning environments is examined in detail. Learners explore approaches to designing appropriate assessments for online courses, providing meaningful feedback, and supporting student progress through timely and constructive support mechanisms.

The course also examines the effective use of educational technologies in online teaching. Participants learn how to select and utilise digital tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, while maintaining pedagogical coherence and academic standards.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to apply best practices in online teaching confidently, design learner-centred online courses, and create engaging, supportive, and effective digital learning environments.

Last updated: February 2026

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