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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- 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
Readings
- How this course works
- How I can contribute
- Navigating the online classroom
- Important skills for online learners
- Tips for success in the online environment
- Week 1 Learning journal
Practice Exercise
- Do you need this course? Take this self-assessment practice quiz!
- Week 1 Self-assessment
- Week 1 Lesson 2 practice quiz: Barriers and competencies
- Week 1 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz: U.S. online education
- Week 1 Final quiz: Barriers to U.S. online education
Videos
- 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
Readings
- The basics of technology for American e-Learning
- Getting through, obtaining information, using systems
- Refining working skills
- Using e-Learning infrastructure
- Language barriers in eLearning
- eLearning vocabulary and other support services
- Introduction to culture and culture shock
- Avoiding stereotyping and using generalizations
- Some critical cross-cultural skills
- Basics of American society and culture
- Week 2 Learning journal
Practice Exercise
- Week 2: Lesson 1 Practice Quiz
- Week 2: Lesson 2 Practice Quiz
- Week 2: Lesson 3 Practice Quiz
- Week 2 Self assessment
- Week 2 Final Quiz: Technology, Language, Culture
Videos
- 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
Readings
- Entering the American Classroom
- Student Roles and the Learning Environment
- Faculty Roles
- Classroom Culture
- Addressing Faculty
- Class Discussions
- Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Communication
- Becoming a Better Writer
- The Varieties and Purposes of Writing
- Audience
- The Writing Process
- Scholarly vs. Popular Sources
- Thesis or Claim
- Essay structure
- Tone, Diction, and Mechanics
- Week 3 Learning journal
Practice Exercise
- Week 3: Lesson 1 Practice quiz
- Week 3: Lesson 2 Practice quiz
- Week 3: Lesson 3 Practice quiz
- Week 3 Self assessment
- Week 3 Final quiz: The U.S. Academic System
Videos
- 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)
Readings
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Self-directed learning
- Leadership in the U.S.
- Teamwork and Ethics in U.S.-based professional environment
- Pre-requisites, professional culture and legal contexts in the US based work environments
- Week 4 Learning journal
Practice Exercise
- Week 4: Lesson 1 Practice quiz
- Week 4: Lesson 2 Practice quiz
- Week 4: Lesson 3 Practice quiz
- Week 4 Self-assessment
- Week 4 Final quiz: U.S. Professional Contexts
Videos
- Stefan Van der Vyver, South Africa
- Iman Sedighi, Iran
- Irina Zakharova, Russia
Readings
- Overview for the Capstone Project: A Plan for Self-Improvement
- End-of-the-course survey
- Course Developers and Contributors
- Re-use of Course Materials
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