{"id":125,"date":"2016-12-11T21:36:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-11T21:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:03:26","slug":"module-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/module-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Module 2: Competencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This module\u00a0focuses on the skills, proficiencies, and approaches that are central to teaching online courses that promote learner success and engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Our goals here are to give you the opportunity to explore core competencies, get a taste for the types of tools and technologies that are involved, and build a learning network to support you while you determine if online teaching is right for you.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-131 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Objectives.png\" alt=\"Objectives Icon\" width=\"99\" height=\"99\" \/>MODULE OBJECTIVES<\/h2>\n<p>Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define core competencies related to online teaching and learning.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a mindful approach to teaching online.<\/li>\n<li>Differentiate between tools, technologies, and delivery methods.<\/li>\n<li>Locate your learning network and additional support resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ThingsToDo.png\" alt=\"Things to Do Icon\" width=\"99\" height=\"99\" \/>THINGS TO DO AND REVIEW<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/onlineteaching\/engage\/mentors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Experienced Online Faculty<\/a> willing to mentor new online faculty.<\/li>\n<li>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/module-2\/competencies\/\">core skills for online teaching success<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/module-2\/mindful-approaches\/\">mindful teaching approaches<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Download the \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/ten-tips-for-teaching-online\/\">10 Tips for Teaching Online <\/a><\/em>\u201d mini infographic poster.<\/li>\n<li>Discover the range of <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/module-2\/master-tools\/\">tools and technologies used to teach online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Begin to <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/module-2\/cultivate-networks\/\">develop your own personal learning network<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Check your knowledge by taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/module-2-check-your-understanding\/\">Module 2: Check Your Understanding\u00a0quiz<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-137 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ConnectIcon.png\" alt=\"Connect Icon\" width=\"99\" height=\"99\" \/>JOIN THE CONVERSATION<\/h2>\n<p>In the online discussions for this module, we will explore online teaching approaches that foster learner success and engagement in online classes. Join the conversation here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/sunyonlineteachingcommunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUNY Online Teaching Community Facebook group.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/conversations\/\">join the conversation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/line.png\" alt=\"horizontal line\" width=\"700\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/line.png 700w, https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/line-300x21.png 300w, https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/interested\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/line-100x7.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This module\u00a0focuses on the skills, proficiencies, and approaches that are central to teaching online courses that promote learner success and engagement. 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