Join Carl Heine and Dennis O’Connor in San Antonio for NECC 2008.
Monday June 30, 2008
Web Site Investigator: An Introduction to Information Forensics 
[Session: Lecture]
Carl Heine, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy with Dennis O’Connor
Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 206 A
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Motivate students to evaluate Web sites with information forensics. Track down elusive authors, dates, check the accuracy of claims, and more using investigative search techniques. Recommended by ISTE’s SIGMS
Tuesday July 1, 2008
Teaching NETS•S III: 21st-Century Information Fluency Project
[Poster: Traditional]
Carl Heine, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy with Dennis O’Connor
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 1:00pm–3:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 26
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Discover new resources for teaching information fluency to your staff and students. Recommended by ISTE’s SIGMS, SIGCT
Look for new online classes coming from Information Fluency this summer!
- 4 Week Online Course: PowerSearching in a Web 2.0 World (Starts July 7)
- 1 Week Online Course: Website Investigator: Introduction to Information Forensics (Starts July 14)
- You may view the course offerings in ‘guest mode’. To register online, first create an account.
- Online Registration Information
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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Online High School Principal Positions: Insight Schools
Locations: Columbia, SC, Brooklyn Center, MN, Denver, CO, Washington (State)
Description:
Oversees, directs, develops, and implements education and teaching programs for the high school. This position is the education leader of the school and has the primary responsibility for the academic success of the students of the statewide online public high school. Telecommuting is not available for this position.
Regularly reviews student performance data and works with local and national teams to develop and implement programs for improving success.
Manages school faculty, responsibilities include but are not limited to, assigning classes, setting expectations, facilitating professional development, monitoring and reviewing performance, conducting regular staff meetings, facilitating a sense of community among instructional personnel, and ensuring faculty satisfaction.
Oversees the resolution of student/parent disputes as they relate to academic policy, teacher performance, etc.
Point of contact for constructive feedback on high school curriculum to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and feedback on high school learning systems to the Director of Operations and Technology.
Ensures the execution of school/district policy and the adherence to state guidelines/testing. Develops and embraces a culture of quality service, continuous improvement, and innovation all directed at improving student success and satisfaction; Instills a healthy sense of urgency within the organization.
Works closely with the Executive Director and Operations Manager on school planning, policy, finances, and performance.
Participates in external relations with the community, including district community, state regulatory bodies, and community organizations.
Maintains contact with district partner and School Board regarding the academic success of the school.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Requirements
A thorough knowledge in education as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Principal certificate.
Three years of experience as a principal of a school or in an administrative role at an educational organization, preferable in a high school and experience leading and managing teams. Experience in eLearnng, online courses, or online schools preferred.
Able to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team with team members located at a distance.
Must be wiling and able to teach a course during the first year of employment.
Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate and provide guidance and support to faculty and staff as it relates to the academic quality and operational aspects of the school.
Must be results oriented and able to manage multiple projects and activities.
Please e-mail resumes and letters of interest to hr@insightschools.net
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Overview
Insight Schools builds and operates statewide, full-time, diploma-granting, online public high schools in partnership with local school districts and community organizations. Insight Schools’ focus is to educate high-school-age youth who, for a variety of reasons, need an alternative to the traditional public high school experience. The Insight team consists of experienced educators and innovators who have run some of the largest online high school programs in the nation.
Position
We are currently seeking part-time and full-time instructors for all subjects for the 2008/09 school year.
Part-time and full-time status is determined by course type and enrollment and will be discussed with applicant later in application process.
Required Certification
Colorado / Nevada / Idaho
Required Endorsement
An endorsement in the subject for which you apply is required.
Position Description
Our online instructors are responsible for the overall facilitation of assigned courses.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Responding to online students within one school day;
- Identifying and contacting students who have not logged in to class;
- Communicating with students via email and phone;
- Grading and posting grades in the learning management system gradebook each week;
- Communicating with students and parents via phone at least once each semester;
- Conducting parent-teacher conferences, as necessary;
- Leading regularly-scheduled office hour/tutoring sessions each week;
- Communicating regularly with other members of the learning team;
- Completing necessary class/student reports for administrative purposes;
- Advising the Principal and mentors of class and student needs;
- Participating in professional development and training;
- Informally helping to market Insight Schools to students and families;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Online instructors report to the principal.
Desired Skills
Instructors should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Word, basic internet search skills, and comfort working with email. Strong written communication and relationship- building skills and willingness to learn new technologies are essential.
How to Apply
We welcome your application to teach for Insight Schools, which you can provide to us by using the following link: https://edzapp.com/applicant/loginprivate.a…rigincode=22748.
Questions?
Please contact us!
Email: teachers@insightschools.net
Voicemail: 866.596.8667
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Tech Tip: Free Software Training Quick Reference Sheets
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Are you interested in advancing your career with new opportunities and want to…
• Teach online in a technical, community college, or higher education
• Work as a virtual school teacher in new K-12 environments
• Develop and deliver training for your district, business, government, health care,
or other nonprofit organizations
Becoming an Online Teacher
Bobby Hobgood provides an excellent overview on becoming an effective online instructor. He describes three critical phases of online course development: preparation, design and teaching.
Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Kyong-Jee Kim and Curtis J. Bonk explore the results of a survey of postsecondary administrators and instructors regarding future trends in online teaching and learning. Includes predictions about the changing roles of online instructors, student expectations, and projected technology use in online teaching and learning over the next few years.
Originally created for the UW-Stout Infobytes Newsletter Karen Franker, Editor
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Arabic I
Developer Description and Instructor Description
Application Deadline: June 20, 2008
Video Introduction to similar course project in Chinese: www.marinegrafics.com/chinese/promo.htm
LEARN NC, a K-12 outreach program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in collaboration with the NC Department of Public Instruction, the NC General Assembly and the NC Virtual Public School, is currently seeking a developer and instructor for Level 1 of Online Arabic. This course is the first in a two-part series designed to help students develop proficiency in Arabic. The opportunity requires the individual to both develop and then teach the course online. This course will place great emphasis on the spoken language while cultivating reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. With the assistance of the development team, the course will be completed by December 31, 2008, to be taught in early January 2009. The following features will be included:
• Emphasis on spoken Arabic
• Student self-reporting of proficiency and understanding through the use of LinguaFolio (http://www.pen.k12.va.us/linguafolio/)
• Each lesson begins with a video vignette to introduce new language structures. The videos tell the story of two young people who meet and get to know one another.
• Listening/speaking comprehension exercises provide practice
• Weekly conversation coaches work one-on-one and in groups to assist with student pronunciation
• Skype (www.skype.com) is used to provide real-time conversation with conversation coaches and instructor
• Culture is embedded throughout the course to reinforce language learning.
• Sense of community is cultivated through group activities where students share via discussion boards, internal Messages system, and Skype. Student must feel a part of the course with activities that not only engage them, but also connect them to others including the instructor.
• Course is developed in Blackboard (www.blackboard.com) with the assistance of an instructional designer
• Course content does not depend on a textbook; therefore, all content of the course must be developed and reside within the course.
• Students receive individualized feedback on a weekly basis from the instructor.
• In addition to practicing speaking and listening with conversation coaches, the instructor will also speak with students on a weekly basis to determine student oral proficiency and listening comprehension skills development.
• Maximum enrollment will be held at 20 students for the initial offering
The following information details our expectations/requirements for both the developer position and the instructor position. In addition, we will be seeking conversation coaches to provide 2, 45-minute practice sessions with a group of 3-4 students weekly for the semester (18 weeks).
Developer Expectations and Requirements
• Must be proficient in Arabic
• Must be, or be able to be, certified as an Arabic teacher
• Must have American high school teaching experience or comparable work with teenagers
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, use of Arabic characters in the electronic environment, and preferred knowledge of HTML editor like Dreamweaver or similar HTML editors (www.nvu.com is a great HTML editor that is free!)
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to collaborate regularly with the Project Manager, the Instructional Designer, and the Development Team during the development stage
• Must have daily, reliable Internet access to collaborate with Instructional Designer and Project Manager
• Must have a background in language education and second language acquisition
• Willingness to complete 2 online instructor preparation courses this summer and fall to develop and improve teaching skills online
• Willingness to become familiar with LinguaFolio, a formative assessment tool, and incorporate its use in the course
• Willingness to review other Arabic courses’ materials and resources at leisure to understand development standards and to effectively develop Arabic 1
• Willingness to learn Blackboard, the course management system in which the course will be developed (LEARN NC can provide online instruction in the use of this tool)
• Ability to work with video team to develop scripts for introductory dialogue for each lesson (video vignette) and approve video/audio content produced by video team
• Willingness to work with a development team
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with development team
• Desire to be a part of a pioneering effort to bring Arabic language and culture to students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn!
• Ability to work with development team to finish course by December 31, 2008
• Developer salary: $6,000-8,000
Instructor Expectations and Requirements
• Must be proficient in Arabic
• Must be, or be able to be, certified as an Arabic teacher
• Must have American high school teaching experience or comparable work with teenagers
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, use of Arabic characters in the electronic environment
• Must have daily, reliable Internet access
• Background in language education and second language acquisition
• Willingness to complete 2 online instructor preparation courses this summer and fall to develop and improve teaching skills online
• Willingness to become familiar with LinguaFolio, a formative assessment tool, and incorporate its use in the course
• Willingness to learn Blackboard, the course management system in which the course will be developed (LEARN NC can provide online instruction in the use of this tool)
• Must coordinate with conversation coaches (1 per 4-5 students) on a weekly basis what students should practice
• Must keep good records of students’ progress and grades throughout the course
• Must communicate with the NC Virtual Public School about registration and technical issues
• Must work with NCVPS to communicate with the Distance Learning Coordinators at representative high schools where students are enrolled
• Must love teaching Chinese to a range of students!
• Instructor Salary ~ $225 per student
Application Process
The following materials must be submitted electronically no later than June 20, 2008, to Dr. Bobby Hobgood at bhobgood@learnnc.org. Please use the following subject line for your message: Arabic I Developer
1. A current resume or CV
2. A description of current and past teaching experience in Arabic
3. A statement of current teacher certification(s) and in what states
4. A statement of your use of technology and any experience in online teaching and learning
5. A statement to indicate you are available to begin working this summer
6. Contact information
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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
For questions, please contact
Brenda Collatin-Ayala
Human Resources
Florida Virtual School
Phone: 407-513-3371
Fax: 407-513-3482
Bcollatin@flvs.net
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Position: Instructional Leader, Instructional Department
Location: Remote with the ability to travel to Orlando as needed for meetings, training workshops, etc.
Salary Range: $64,802.00-$103,683.00
Position Description:
The Instructional Leader assists the Learning Community Leader and Director of Instruction in managing the school and its human resources to attain school goals by providing evidence of effective instruction that results in student achievement. The Instructional Leader supports instructors in personal and professional growth activities.
http://www.flvs.net/general/job_descriptions.php
Dates for submission:
Open Date: May 30, 2008
Close Date: TBA
Apply:
Candidates must submit their interest via the on-line application system. Access to the application system and a detailed job description are located on our website at:
http://www.flvs.net/general/Employment.php
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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for the North Carolina Virtual Public Schools’ (NCVPS).
Information about the position is at:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/jobs/detail…_date&order=ASC
Please share this information with others in your state.
All questions should be sent to:
Bryan Setser
Executive Director
North Carolina Virtual Public School
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
919-455-8897
bsetser@dpi.state.nc.us
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- E-learning jobs SearchCustomize search engine and job board dedicated to e-learning telecommuting jobs. I’m experimenting with this specialized search tool. I need to do some tweaks and get it placed on my webpage at wiredinstructor.net.(tags: e-learning jobs jobsearch job)
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Technology-based forces of “disruptive innovation” are gathering around public education and will overhaul the way K-12 students learn
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The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of online learning in K–12 schools and to establish base data for more extensive future studies.
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Adobe Accessibility Resource Center Links to accessibility resources fro all Adobe products, including PDF, Flash and Dreamweaver.
A-Prompt (Accessibility Prompt:) (Download the latest version) http://aprompt.snow.utoronto.ca/ has been developed to assist Web authors in improving the accessibility and usability of HTML documents. By checking Web pages for barriers to accessibility and making repairs to correct any problems, A-Prompt will ensure that you are reaching the widest possible audience. (Note: PC only at this time.)
Cynthia Says http://www.cynthiasays.com/ This is a new site backed by internationally recognized accessibility expert, Cynthia Waddell. The site is a web content accessibility validation solution, it is designed to identify errors in design related to Section 508 standards and the WCAG guidelines. The main purpose of this portal is to educate web site developers in the development Web Based content that is accessible to all. This online test only validates one page at a time. Note this demo will test about one (1) page per minute / per site.
Wave 3.0 Web Accessibility Tool http://www.wave.webaim.org/index.jsp You can test a web address or upload a page from your hard drive for an online report. Clear advice and a graphic readout make this tool less intimidating that a typical Bobby Report. Provides a side by side WCAG 1.0 & 508 report. Consider using this tool if Lift or Bobby seem too complex.
WC3 HTML Validation Service: http://validator.w3.org/
Word Press XHTML Validation Plug-in accessibility resource for the popular blog software Wordpress. Takes some technical expertise to install and use, but it will address common problems associated with blogs.
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The Virtual Gazette has been around for a long time. I have a fondness for the publication because I found my first online job with Connected University via an ad in the Virtual Gazette. Perhaps the same will be true for you! It’s a fine publication, keep an eye on it!
| Online Instructor – Ed. M. of Education |
| Virtual Instructors needed to teach in the Ed.M. of Education with a Concentration in E-Learning, Graduate Certificate in Foundations of E-Learning, and Graduate Certificate in Management of E-Learning programs. Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, E-Learning, Instructional Design, or related field. Experience in teaching online, Strong work ethic, high quality performance, ability to collaborate. Submit a cover letter, current resume/CV, teaching evaluations, a teaching philosophy statement with examples of its implementation in online instructional settings, and three professional references at: https://employ.global.uillinois.edu/app/views/public/UniversityOfIllinoisGlobal/ |
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| Online Instructors - Graduate Health Services Management Instructors |
| Argosy University seeks Health Services Management faculty members to teach online graduate classes at the Masters level. Requirements: EdD or PhD in Health Services Management, Education, Health Care Administration or Business with a focus in Health Care Administration or Health Services Management, Must have professional experience and academic concentration in health care organizations and health care delivery systems, and at least 1 year of teaching experience at the graduate level. Successful candidates must reside in the U.S. Applicants should apply at: http://online.argosy.edu/about_us/employment.asp |
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| Online Adjunct Faculty - Applied Linguistics |
| UMass Boston seeks applicants for the following opportunities: Cross cultural Perspectives, ESL Methodology, Foreign Language Pedagogy, Foundations of Multicultural Education, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics. Requirements: Background in language acquisition, ESL, and Foreign Language Methodologies, Doctorate in Applied Linguistics with focus on ESL/Foreign Language. Experience in teaching online with WebCT Vista. Research/Contributions to the field. Commitment to urban & culturally diverse communities. Submit Cover Letter, Transcripts, Statement of teaching philosophy, CV, Samples of publications/scholarly writing, Three letters of reference with application to: panagiota.gounari@umb.edu |
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Web Readers, skim and scan. Averageof 20% of text is read
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Welcome to Google’s Geo Education site, where you will find helpful information on using Google Earth, Maps, Sky, and SketchUp in your K-12 classroom.
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Posted by: wiredinstructor in 6-Traits Writing, UW-Stout, e-learning, writing, tags: 6-traits, conventions, ideas, online writing class, sentence fluency, voice, word choice, writing process
Please forward this announcement to teachers in your district.
This summer teachers from around the nation and the world will join online to exchange ideas and share best practices. The conversations are rich. The community is real. If you’ve never taken an online class before… this is the one to start with!
Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6 Traits
EDUC 744 920 Elementary (Gr. K-4) - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008 EDUC 744 909 Middle/High School (Gr. 5-12) - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
Learn to teach and assess writing with the 6-Traits of writing (voice, ideas, word choice, organization, sentence fluency and conventions). Learn to use the 6-Traits with the writing process to teach revision strategies. Help learners meet higher standards and improve test
scores.
Earn graduate credits via online courses that support your professional development goals for licensure renewal, salary advancement and advanced certification.
Sign up soon to reserve your spot! Classes are TOTALLY ONLINE. You may participate from your home or school computer. Registration is limited to 20 participants per section.
Syllabus and other details: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/traits.shtml REGISTER ONLINE or REGISTER BY FAX Fax: (715) 232-3385
For more details e-mail Dennis O’Connor: oconnord@uwstout.edu
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