E-Learning & Online Teaching

JOB POSTING: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Contact: job-c&i@taaschools.net

The American Academy is looking for a Director of Curriculum and Instruction to join our team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the curriculum projects; hiring, training, and managing online instructors; resolving content and instructional issues; and supporting state approval and accreditation activities.

Our ideal candidate has online high school teaching or administration experience, with an interest in open content and instructional best practices.

This is a full-time position located at our school office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Compensation is $55-70k annually, plus performance-based bonuses up to $20k per year.

Key Responsibilities:

*Interview, hire, train, and manage online instructors.
*Develop and implement teacher personal professional development plans and evaluations.
*Work with the CAO to plan and implement various curriculum projects, including the organization and development of digital assets.
*Manage standards alignment and course approval processes.
*Participate in accreditation activities.
*Serve as an escalation point for Student Services to resolve content and instructional issues.

Desired Experience and Requirements:

*Minimum BS or BA from a 4-year college or university
*Minimum 2-year stay at all previous employment
*2-3 years experience in online high school teaching and/or administration required
*Persuasive and engaging written and oral communication skills
*Curiosity and good listening skills are critical. Ability to adapt to different social styles over the phone.
*Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently
*Working knowledge of web-based applications for online learning, including learning environments and web-based development tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent.

About Our Company:
The American Academy (TAA) is an online private high school that operates through its own NAAS accreditation and through a public-private partnership with the Utah Electronic High School (UEHS), one of the nation’s first public online high schools. UEHS has served more than 80,000 students since 1994.

The American Academy serves high school age and adult students worldwide who want to supplement their high school education or earn a high school diploma.

Through its unique School-as-a-Service™ platform, The American Academy gives:

*Students an opportunity to choose from more than 230 online courses, supported by state-licensed teachers and access to tutoring 24/7.

*High Schools an innovative program for dropout recovery and prevention, as well as offering additional courses for credit recovery or curriculum expansion.

*Teachers the ability to teach, develop content, tutor and perform community outreach to promote online learning.

About Our Work Environment:

Our culture and environment encourage people who want to make significant contributions, work on challenging assignments, and prefer an open-minded approach to work. As a startup we seek people who are not afraid to take on varied assignments and to help out wherever needed. Someone looking for a structured corporate environment with weeks of training before starting the job need not apply – at TAA we jump in, learn and get things done.

We have an exciting, open work environment that encourages team members to brainstorm, share ideas, try new things and learn from past experiences. We look for team members who can challenge the status quo, understand the bigger picture and make good decisions. We strive to help our employees achieve personal goals while contributing to the overall team effort.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying:

How do you feel when you read the following statement: “…dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on yourself; it’s quitting on your country. And this country needs and values the talents of every American.”

What place does online education have in the public school system?

Do I enjoy engaging in meaningful discussions with people I don’t know?

Am I competitive and driven to succeed?

Why do I want to work for The American Academy?

Contact: job-c&i@taaschools.net

The American Academy —– www.TheAmericanAcademy.com

E-Learning for Educators UW-Stout Graduate Certificate Program

University of Wisconsin-Stout
School of Education
Online Professional Development

E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/elearningcertificate.html

• Are you looking for an E-learning and Online Teaching Certificate program?
• Is your institution rapidly developing online courses and programs?
• Are you looking for a new career or a way to supplement your current salary?
• Our courses benefit educators interested in effectively teaching online or blended courses.

Spring registration is open. Sign up soon.

Courses are completely online; no travel to campus required.
8-Week Online Courses Recommended Course Sequence

• EDUC 760 E-Learning for Educators two start date options:  February 8, 2010 or March 22, 2010
• EDUC 762 Assessment in E-Learning Begins January 11, 2010
• EDUC 763 Instructional Design for E-Learning  Begins February 1, 2010
• EDUC 761 Creating Collaborative Communities in E-Learning Begins January 25, 2010
• EDUC 764 E-Learning Practicum  (Prerequisite: Completion of EDUC 760, 761, 762, 763 and Consent of Instructor)

For more information, visit http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/elearningcertificate.html You may enroll in any single course for professional development or complete all four courses and the practicum to receive the Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching.

Courses can be used to fulfill requirements in the Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Career and Technical Education and Ed.S. in Career and Technical Education degree programs.
Benefits

• Expert facilitation by veteran online educators
• Small highly interactive classes
• Professional quality projects for an e-portfolio to aid in job searches
• Career mentoring and job placement assistance
• Credits may also apply as electives in three different UW-Stout graduate degree programs
• Highly competitive tuition (tuition is the same for Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students)

The courses model best practices in e-learning with interactive discussions and hands-on experiences

• creating and using blogs, wikis, and other social tools
• integrating video and podcasts
• adopting best practices for engaging class discussions and assignments
• designing authentic assessment activities, quizzes and grading options
• building strong communication activities in your online class
• motivating online students who are falling behind
• managing your online teaching workload

If you have any questions, please contact Dennis O’Connor, the program adviser, at (530) 318-1145 or email oconnord@uwstout.edu

REGISTER SOON

Register online today to reserve a spot at: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/register.shtml

Mark university billing (do not include credit card info) and no tuition payment is due until mid January.

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

1. Instructional Designer/Coordinator of E-Learning Initiative # 09-64
Center for Professional and Continuing Education
http://web.pacific.edu/x8634.xml

The University of the Pacific has an excellent opportunity for a university-wide Instructional Designer and Coordinator of E-Learning Initiatives. This position is within the Center for Professional and Continuing Education reporting directly to the Associate Provost for Professional and Continuing Education working closely with the Assistant Provost for Faculty Development and the Faculty Center staff. The successful candidate will provide instructional design support for hybrid and fully online courses and programs to be delivered both domestically and internationally. He/She will work with subject matter experts to design, develop and deliver courses that include best practices for academic and training formats integrating multiple technologies and incorporating new media such as audio, video and interactive media. The successful candidate will also coordinate university e-learning initiatives lending guidance and expertise based on online and traditional teaching and learning research.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:

Applicants should have a minimum of three years experience in online instructional design including the integration of technology into both face-to-face and online instruction at the university or comparable level; a Bachelor of Science degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, multimedia education, education with online teaching emphasis, or educational technology; an appropriate graduate degree is preferred. Valid driver’s license and eligibility to be insured by the University of the Pacific. Knowledge of instructional design theories, pedagogical methods, and online/hybrid teaching strategies; familiarity with accessibility guidelines and copyright laws; demonstrated ability using academic technology teaching strategies, such as: instant messaging, discussions, web conferencing, blogs, podcasting, wikis, social networking, surveys, exams, and assignments as evidenced by the presentation of a portfolio demonstrating ability to develop courses, best practices, training resources, etc. is required. Ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork and organizational skills; have experience designing and delivering programs and courses for the international marketplace; and have experience working with adult learner programs in a professional and continuing education environment.

2. Director, Learning and Academic Assessment # 09-59
Provost Office
http://web.pacific.edu/x8634.xml

Responsible for advancing institutional assessment practices; supporting faculty across the three campuses in developing learning assessment outcomes, measures, and procedures; and supporting the program review process.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:

Doctorate or terminal degree, minimum of five (5) years experience in a postsecondary institution demonstrating proficiency and understanding of both theory and practical application of learning assessment, planning, and methods in a higher education environment, skill in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting , knowledge of academic program planning and review or the equivalent of education, training and experience.

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

The Division of Technology at the Louisiana Department of Education currently has two Educational Technology Consultant position openings on our team. These positions have responsibility for specific statewide technology initiatives and programs related to the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) and Louisiana Virtual School Program.

Position #1
Educational Technology Consultant (Classified)
Louisiana Virtual School Program Administrator
Closes 10/30/2009
Job# 220258
This position requires in-depth knowledge of distance learning instructional technology programs. Strong leadership and organizational skills, experiences in K-12 education, instructional technology and distance learning is critical to the position. In addition, knowledge of and experiences with state content standards, K-12 online learning environments, and online professional development is desired. This position has lead responsibility of the management and administration of the LVS program, a LA Department of Education initiative that provides Louisiana’s high school students access to standards-based high school courses via the web. Activities of the Louisiana Virtual School require multi-agency and multi-level coordination and direction As needed, represents the Department at meetings concerning distance learning instructional technology programs. All duties will be performed in accordance with current Department policy

Position #2
Educational Technology Consultant (Job Appt – 24 months)
EETT, Title II, Part D ARRA Technology Grant Coordinator
Job #50401676
Closes: 10/29/2009
This position requires in-depth knowledge of the requirements for implementation and evaluation of programs as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. This position also requires knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies governing the administration of educational technology funding for instructional programs in the state of Louisiana and how to report findings. In addition, this position provides assistance with technical infrastructure, leadership, funding, accountability and public awareness components of the Louisiana State Plan for Educational Technology and the federal mandates of the Enhancing Education through Technology title of No Child Left Behind legislation, all of which are characterized by high-level technical and programmatic impact. All duties will be performed in accordance with current Department policy.

The below information provides you with a link to the Civil Service web site where additional information and the official application form can be found.

Civil Service Job Search – www.jobs.la.gov <http://www.jobs.la.gov>
· Under Agency Select “Education – State Activities” and click “Apply Search”

For further information regarding the positions please contact:.

Ken Bradford, Assistant Director
Louisiana Department of Education
Division of Technology
1201 North 3rd Street – G232
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
PH 225.219.0434
FX 225.219.0458
Ken.Bradford@La.Gov

“Building a world class education system in Louisiana”

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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

iQ Academy AZ (Lake Havasu City)

We are currently looking for a strong Program Manager to lead a state funded, virtual middle and high school for the state of Arizona. If you are interested, please apply at:

https://knowledgelearning.tms.hrdepartment….4764&lcid=en-US

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

Organization: Miami University, Hamilton

Location: Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, OHIO

Application Deadline: Jan 29 2009

Position Filled?: No

Job Title: Director of E-Learning Initiatives

Type of Organization: Higher Education

Job Category: Administrative / Staff Position

Type of Position: Full Time, permanent

Workplace: Onsite

Job Description:

Miami University’s regional campus cohort — consisting of Miami University Hamilton, Miami University Middletown, and the new Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester — seeks a talented and accomplished individual as its first Director of E-Learning. The Director will champion, manage, and coordinate all e-learning initiatives. As such, he/she will have considerable administrative, academic, and technical responsibilities. Examples of such responsibilities entail but are not limited to: developing policies and procedures to facilitate distance learning initiatives; coordinating and managing annual budgets; supervising staffing and training; assessing the effectiveness of distance learning programs; facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of distance education courses; acting as a liaison between IT staff and faculty; and monitoring new products in distance education. The Director will work with registrars, IT Services staff, libraries, CELT and CTL, as well. He/she will report directly to the two Associate Deans for Academic Affairs at MUH and MUM.

URL for full job description:

https://www.admin.muohio.edu/cfapps/miamijobs/jobsOnLine/positonDetail.cfm?positionNumber=5252

Qualifications:

Require: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in successful distance learning or continuing education programs within a higher education environment, including successful budget development and oversight; strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Strongly desire: demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and provide leadership and supervision to others; experience with personnel supervision and marketing; demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and assessing e-learning programs in fully online, blended, and other delivery modes; experience with purchasing, personnel supervision, marketing, working with non-traditional students, and fiscal management; familiarity with regional campuses.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 annually

How to apply?:

Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to Director of E-Learning Initiatives Search Committee, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45015 or to MUHsearch@muohio.edu. Contact number is 513-785-3093. Screening of applications begins January 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Name: Director of E-Learning Initiatives Search Committee
Contact Email: MUHsearch@muohio.edu

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

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