Over the past two years, Dedman College has launched 20 new online courses in World Languages and Literatures, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Sociology. These online courses are mostly offered during summer and intersessions. Thirty-six (36) faculty have also successfully completed the online teaching certification for Dedman College. The certification is required to develop and teach an online course for the college. Each course development project spans 12-18 months and is managed through the Academic Technology Services (ATS) Office. Certification training is also managed through the ATS Office with support from the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). If you’d like to take a look at one of our online courses, or learn more about teaching online for Dedman College, contact Michael Robertson.
By Michael Robertson
Dr. Michael Robertson, Assistant Provost for Global, Online and Continuing Education, works with a collaborative team at SMU, building upon the ongoing vision of student-centered, external-facing educational offerings to enrich lives, foster innovation, and enhance productivity. His expertise is in technology planning, user training, instructional design, eLearning systems, and emerging technologies. He has published and presented on topics including innovation diffusion, instructional delivery methods, assessing user needs, and digital gaming. Prior to SMU, Dr. Robertson was Dean of eLearning at North Central Texas College where he oversaw all distance learning services, including systems administration, course development, and user training and support.
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