How is course content delivered?
Our online courses are interactive communities where you’ll learn, discuss, collaborate, and apply new knowledge to your practice.
You'll participate through EriksonOnline, a simple web-based learning environment you’ll visit using a common web browser like Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. Each course will have a dedicated area where you will find the course syllabus, readings, assignments, messages from your instructor, discussion boards, and more.
Your instructors may use any of several methods to share course content and encourage interaction, including
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course readings posted as .pdf (Portable Document Format) files you can download and read when convenient;
- discussion boards where you will post thoughts and views on readings and respond to classmates’ posts, engaging in lively conversations about theories and ideas;
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e-mail to communicate with and receive direct feedback from your instructor on your coursework;
- standard word processing software to write assigned papers you’ll upload or submit by e-mail;
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video or audio clips that illustrate some facet of child development or a teaching technique;
- online research databases accessed through Erikson’s Edward Neisser library;
- videoconferencing using your own webcam and free Skype software, for more personal and direct interactions; and
- social networking sites such as Facebook and other tools to connect, chat, share resources, and collaborate.
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technical requirements and
computer skills needed.