Course: Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era
Modules:
The iMOOC: What this course is about, Meet Alex, the Global Web-Surfer, How this course works, Capstone Project (video and text descriptions), Bonus interview: International students in American online courses, Alex: How does it work, actually?, The problem that we are trying to solve in this course, How to use a competency-based approach to overcome barriers, What is uniquely American in U.S.-based online education?, Bonus lecture: The anatomy of a U.S.-style, student-centered, online learning environment, Bonus interview: A faculty perspective on working with international students in online environments, Alex: What do you want to know about the online classroom in the U.S.?, Classroom navigation, Getting help, Student information center, Student services, Disability services, The U.S. academic system, Academic qualifications and degrees, Bonus lecture: The philosophy of American education, Bonus lecture: The methodology of American education
Introduction to technology, language, and culture, The basics of technology for American e-Learning, Getting through, obtaining information, using systems, Refining working skills, Using e-Learning infrastructure, Bonus Interview: A Faculty Perspective on Technology-Related Barriers, Introduction to language and culture, An International Faculty Perspective 1, An International Faculty Perspective 2, Culture in general and culture shock, Some critical cross-cultural skills, Conclusion to language and culture
Introduction to Week 3, Understanding the American Education System - A student's perspective, The Role of the Online Instructor, American Culture in the Classroom - A student's perspective, Understanding the Philosophies Behind American Education - A student's perspective, Participating in Classroom Discussions - A student's perspective, Overcoming Language Barriers - A student's perspective, Communicating With Your Instructor - A student's perspective, The Online Learning Environment, Online library, Evaluating Information Sources for Audience and Purpose, Narrowing Your Topic, Your Research Question and Thesis Statement
What are employability skills?, Self-management: Introduction, What is self-management and its importance in online learning?, What is problem solving and why is it important?, What is self-directed learning?, Employability skills - An interview with Sam Conn, What is needed for new hires in the US?, How can you be successful in online classes?, Bonus video: How can you successfully compete in US environment and importance of pre-requisite courses for classes, Bonus video: International students in online environments, Leaders and followers (Case animation 1), Leaders and followers (Case animation 2), Leaders and followers (Case animation 3), Leading and working in a virtual team, What are the competencies required to successfully navigate the American professional environment and what is needed to be successful in the US workforce?, An example of participation in a U.S.-based virtual team, A case scenario of a foreign national in the US: Is it an ethical behavior? (Case animation 4), Ethical leadership in the US context, Professional contexts in specific areas: Introduction, The importance of pre-requisites, Getting acquainted with the U.S.-based working environment, How can you better transition to a U.S.-based professional environment, A case scenario of a foreign national facing a dilemma about seeking legal help in a U.S.-based workplace (Case animation 5)
Stefan Van der Vyver, South Africa, Iman Sedighi, Iran, Irina Zakharova, Russia