The Global Road Safety Online Curriculum Development project involved the adaptation of in-person classroom materials and development of new materials to be used in an online setting. A short-course format was selected to pilot the course, and four two-hour sessions were created. Zoom video conferencing was used for the virtual classroom platform, and the Canvas learning management platform was used to create a class website, host materials for download (e.g., PowerPoint files), and obtain participant feedback via online surveys. The short course was piloted with 20 participants from many locations throughout the United States and two participants from Sweden. Feedback from participants was largely positive, and the virtual classroom and website platforms worked well. Future directions will include offering the online short course on a regular basis and/or expansion of the course into a semester-long format with additional course modules.
Incorporating technology through online courses, including driver’s education (DE), is the wave of the future forlearning. While many states allow o...
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