Certificate Blended Online Learning & Teaching(BOLT)

Program Overview

The BOLT Graduate Certificate from the University of Cincinnati equips students to design and deliver effective online and blended learning experiences. The program emphasizes active learning, the mastery of learning technologies, and accommodations for diverse student needs. Delivered entirely online, BOLT graduates pursue careers in K-12 and higher education, corporate training, and educational technology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Certificate Blended Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT) is a graduate certificate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively design, deliver, and manage online and blended learning experiences. The program emphasizes the unique demands of technology-based learning, combining traditional classroom curriculum with digital educational materials for online interaction.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Develop strategies to encourage active learning, application, interaction, participation, and collaboration in online and blended environments.
• Facilitate effective learning in online and blended learning environments.
• Demonstrate mastery of contemporary learning technologies.
• Explain the instructional delivery continuum, including associated strengths and affordances.
• Remain cognizant of the diversity of student academic needs and make appropriate accommodations.
• Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered entirely online, requiring no campus visits.
• Students learn from faculty members who are leaders in the field and stay up to date on current trends in blended and online learning and teaching.
• The program provides professional development rates.
• Every student enrolled online is assigned a dedicated Academic Advisor and a Student Success Coordinator, providing one-on-one support.

Careers:

UC Online BOLT certificate graduates pursue careers in titles such as:

• K-12 online instructor
• Higher education online instructor
• Corporate online trainer
• Online learning content developer
• Technology professional development coordinator
• E-learning consultant
• Educational technology specialist

Other:

• The program meets the current demands of teaching remotely and socially distanced formats.
• The University of Cincinnati offers a Professional Development Award to specific endorsements and certificates, including the BOLT graduate certificate.
This scholarship award amounts to 30% off of the Instructional fee, General fee, and Info Tech fee of every credit hour.
• The program is designed for working professionals who need the flexibility of online classes.
• The University of Cincinnati is a premier research and higher learning institution, ranking in the top tier of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is fully accredited nationally.