ABSTRACT VIEW
E-LEARNING TO INCREASE SELF-AWARENESS AND INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE
B. Young, D. Snead
Middle Tennessee State University (UNITED STATES)
Short abstract:
This virtual presentation will describe the overall design, content, and goals of a 30-hour online Graduate Specialist in Education Degree Program / Culture, Cognition, and Learning Process. This unique online program offers high-quality e-learning that addresses cultural issues and emerging research in Learning Sciences affecting educators. The asynchronous courses provide engagement in the examination of self, cultural diversity, personal and social responsibility, and an increase in intercultural competence. The presentation includes online development phases, a checklist for course development, program course listings, a yearly rotation schedule, program goals, and a sample digital program brochure.

Specific topics:
- Relationships / Best practices to encourage relationship and community building across modalities
- Describe/explain the overall organizational design of the 100% online Educational Specialist Graduate Program with Concentration in Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process.
- List the Goals of the CC/LP Specialization online program.
- Name courses required for program completion.
- Describe the content contained within the program courses.
- Provide sample assignments, rubrics, and e-discussion board prompts.
- Outline the flexible, year-round set rotation schedule for program completion.
- Include sample digital flyer, brochure, and media releases for marketing of the EdS / CC&LP degree program.
- Include testimonials by recent graduates of the program.

Keywords: e-learning, curriculum design, online graduate degree, learning sciences.

Event: INTED2025
Track: Quality & Impact of Education
Session: Experiences and Challenges in Curriculum Design
Session type: VIRTUAL