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How Do Online Classes Work?

What Is An Online Class?

An online class is education provided over the Internet using video, audio and written content.

You do not need much to provide an online class. Many people have done this by creating a topic and some visuals, and then using Zoom, GoToWebinar, Google Meet, Facebook or YouTube to broadcast the class.

In more advanced or professional settings, the educational content will be delivered through a learning management system or LMS. A LMS is a software program that is designed to deliver online education, and provides the means for student registration, tracking and reporting of student progress, and the creation and delivery of course content. Blackboard, Docebo, Moodle or Schoology are some common LMS platforms. While businesses and school districts will purchase and implement a LMS in their organization, it is not a requirement to facilitate an online class.

Much like a class that is conducted in-person, an online class can be a one-time meeting or a series of meetings over many class sessions. There should always be a title of the class and a detailed description of what the class is about, what information will be taught and what students who take the class are expected to learn. Typically, classes with exams or projects will include that information in the description.

Not all classes cost money for students. And often times, online classes can be free or relatively inexpensive.

In the end, the basic expectation of a student enrolled in an online class (and your inherent promised when you create a class) is that the information promised will be delivered.

Whether tests, quizzes, group work, lab / studio time, reports or project-based assessment takes place is entirely dependent on the teacher and the nature of the curriculum being taught.

How Do Online Classes Work?

With most public K through 12 schools and colleges and universities moving to online classes (or distance learning), and more businesses creating courses for their workforce and customers, it is not surprising that young adults, parents, teachers and professionals are asking questions about education conducted over the Internet.

Whether you are someone who wants to gain new knowledge or skills, or you want to share knowledge or skills with others, it is important to understand the basic concepts of how online education works.

ENROLLMENT / REGISTRATION

Even the most basic online class will require you to register. For more advanced online classes, you will have to either apply or enroll in the school and register for the class. Your enrollment process may be different if you are seeking a degree or certification or professional credits.

TUITION PAYMENT OR FREE CLASS

Online events allow you to interact with more of the audience and in different ways. You can gather information, increase engagement and build relationships.

TIME COMMITMENT

Creating content is a time-consuming process. However, webinars allow you to re-use content which helps maximize your time and provide resources with a longer lifespan.

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION

An online event is a highly effective way to reach beyond your current audience and grow your contact list.

CLASSWORK: HOMEWORK AND PROJECTS

Every webinar is an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise on a topic. When you establish credibility, you build trust which is essential to any relationship.

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE

People love to learn and receive information that solves a problem they have. Use webinars to teach and solve to problems - not to make a sales pitch.

HOW MUCH WORK CAN YOU EXPECT?

Every webinar is an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise on a topic. When you establish credibility, you build trust which is essential to any relationship.

WHAT WILL THE ONLINE CLASS LOOK LIKE?

People love to learn and receive information that solves a problem they have. Use webinars to teach and solve to problems - not to make a sales pitch.

DO TEACHERS PROVIDE SUPPORT?

Every webinar is an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise on a topic. When you establish credibility, you build trust which is essential to any relationship.

DOES ACCREDITATION MATTER?

People love to learn and receive information that solves a problem they have. Use webinars to teach and solve to problems - not to make a sales pitch.

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ONLINE COURSE STRATEGY & PLANNING

Webinars and online events require strategy and planning. Our team knows how to put together a strong B2B, B2G, G2C or B2C webinar plan. We have been creating webinars for 20 years.

CREATE ONLINE COURSES

Who you are trying to reach is connected to your goals and the content you present. You need to understand who your audience is and what they need.

PROMOTE ONLINE COURSES

Your topic and its content needs to be compelling to your audience for your webinar to be a success. Focus on teaching and solving to specific problems vs a hard sell.

Our team can help with every aspect of your online courses or e-learning program. From those who want to create their first online courses, to teams with a long-established series of courses and training guides, we can help improve audience acquisition, lesson planning, course quality, technology, and more.

We have professionals with 10 years or more of experience in creating online courses and video training resources, creating lesson plans, selecting the right technology, managing online course production and marketing.

Give us an opportunity to create a high-quality and successful online courses and e-learning resources for your organization.

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Use our "Why Create Online Courses" guide, an introductory e-learning discussion, and our paid services to help make your online courses more successful.

Why Create Online Courses

Why Create Online Courses is a detailed step-by-step guide that covers why your business, organization or agency should create an online learning program for your audience. The guide also identifies some important activities you will need to consider such as course offerings and lesson planning, as well as the technology needed to start to create online courses. It's a great guide for beginners, as well as online teaching experts looking to refresh their knowledge. Click to request a copy of "Why Create Online Courses".

Free Online Courses Consultation

Our introductory, free online courses consultation is designed to help businesses by conducting a high-level review of their online learning strategy and tactics. Though not meant to replace a detailed review, our preliminary analysis can provide some helpful information and get your business pointed in the right direction. Click here to get your webinar consultation started.

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