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E-Learning & Online Teaching Graduate Certificate: UW-Stout

wiredinstructor — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:31:09 +0000

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

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

8 Online Discussion Response Techniques

wiredinstructor — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:16:38 +0000

Online discussion is the heart of a community of practice oriented e-learning course. However, it can be difficult to know how to respond.

It’s a good idea to think in terms of value added responses. What can you add to advance the discussion?

I like to post the following list at the top of discussion forums in my online courses. It’s a good reminder and a handy reference!

Here are some suggestions to guide you as you respond to each other in discussion forums.

Suggested Techniques for Response :

Expand on the topic.
Provide a teaching story that illustrates the main idea.
Offer a different perspective.
Provide an online resource relevant to the topic (include a hyperlink).
Offer a method you use in your classroom.
Provide a summary of the ideas posted so far (good when you come late to the conversation).
Ask a specific question (but avoid prompting yes or no answers).
Ask an open ended (on topic) question.

The netiquette of online discussion:

Focus on the prompt. Be sure to follow the directions in the prompt closely.
Respond to those who respond to you! This is essential!
Don’t depend on “Me too” or “I agree” posts. Make your posts substantial
Work to respond with something that adds value to the discussion.
Post early in the week. You’ll get more response and become more engaged in conversation.
Avoid doing all of your posting at the end of the week. You miss out on interaction.
Use direct quotations from the text. Include the Name of the text and page number. (Remember not everyone has the same text.)

I hope this helps!

~ Dennis San Diego

The Essential Role of Information Fluency in E-Learning

wiredinstructor — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:39:52 +0000

I’ve been researching and writing about Information Fluency since the turn of the century. My work is published on the 21st Century Information Fluency Portal: http://21cif.imsa.edu You’ll find modular online learning content including games, micromodules and assessments on the portal. (Free for all educators.)

I include information fluency training in all of my online classes. I introduce power searching and website investigation to the graduate students studying in the E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate Program at UW-Stout ( http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/elearningcertificate.html ) because I believe that Information Fluency is a foundation skill for all online teachers and learners.

What continually surprises me is that most educators (including those with advanced degrees) lack formal training in this field. Unless I’m working with a Library Media Specialist, most have little experience in searching, evaluating, and ethical use of digital materials.

Curiously, most educators think they are competent searchers and evaluators, when they are really just beginners. Their disposition is to ask for help rather than search for answers. With simple instruction many radically improve their ability to search, and evaluate. This is empowering and greatly increases learner satisfaction. Instruction in copyright and fair use is also part of the program.

At the same time I push the idea that it is everyone’s duty to teach website evaluation and ethical use as part of any online curriculum. Too often educators assume someone else should have done the job by the time their students walk through the door. The application of information fluency to all curriculum areas is profound. Students given even rudimentary instruction in Information Fluency immediately benefit.

As online teachers and learners we work in a computer where information is just a few keystrokes away. I hope we can promote the disposition in all online teachers and learners that skilled use of Internet resources is the essential learning skill of our times.

Dennis O’Connor
Program Advisor
E-Learning & Online Teaching
School of Education
Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University
oconnord@uwstout.edu
530-318-1145 (Cell)
Skype: wiredinstructor2

E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate

wiredinstructor — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:43:39 +0000

Another school year is starting! Where will you be a year from now?

The decision to return to graduate school for the UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate isn’t made lightly. During hard economic times you can choose to stand pat or grow your teaching arts by seeking new ideas and opportunities. It’s not enough to simply be curious about teaching online. You have to act now to learn the skills to swim in this 21^st Century sea of change. The bottom line is to develop real experience and skills that open the door to new jobs and opportunities.

If you want to qualify for the best part time job a teacher can get; join our program.
If you want to deeply understand how to integrate the latest web technologies into your classroom, join our program.
If you want an edge in an uncertain job market, join our program.
If you want flexibility, opportunity, and intellectual challenge join our program.

Despite the economic downturn, there are many jobs available for those with online teaching experience and solid curricular subject matter expertise. Our program will provide you with the skills and real online teaching experience needed to break into this booming field.

The market for experienced online teachers at the K-12 level is red hot. Also more community college and university opportunities are developing everyday. As part of the UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program you will receive hands on instruction along with current educational theory about distance learning. Job search advice and a steady stream of fresh job opportunities are being regularly updated on my blog at: http://doconnor.edublogs.org/category/e-learning-jobs/

If you want to work from home, love a challenge, enjoy technology, crave a change of pace and are seeking new horizons now is the time to become an online teacher. Join our program!

Questions? Concerns? Call or email, I’m always happy to share information.

Fall courses begin in late September and are open for registration NOW!

Dennis O’Connor, Program Advisor

E-Learning & Online Teaching

School of Education

Online Professional Development

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University

530-318-1145 (Cell)

Skype: wiredinstructor2

Oconnord@uwstout.edu

Online Teaching and Training Careers

wiredinstructor — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:50:25 +0000

Tech Tip: Free Software Training Quick Reference Sheets

Photo Credit

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.

Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Education (PDF file)

John Watson and Jennifer Ryan report on the fast-paced growth of K-12 online schools and how successful online programs with quality outcomes are

being developed and delivered at many different levels, from national organizations to single-district, as well as state-led, multi-district, and consortium programs.

Promising Practices in Online Learning (PDF file)

John Watson gives examples of how blended learning combines the best elements of online and face-to-face learning, and is increasing educational opportunities for students all over the world.

National Standards for Quality Online Teaching (PDF file)

In February 2008 the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) released this report to provide states, districts, online programs, and other organizations with a set of quality guidelines and best practices for online teaching.

Tech Tip – Free Software Training Quick Reference Sheet

Here’s a wonderful time-saving resource for technology training. The CustomGuide Learn-on-Demand Web site has a selection of free printable “cheat sheet” software user guides for Macintosh and Windows. Each of the colorful PDF quick sheets is appealingly formatted with screen shots and keyboard shortcuts. Sheets can be shared with staff and students and posted on your school or organization’s Web site.

Titles include:

Summer Courses are Filling Quickly – Don’t Delay

http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/courses.shtml

Participate from your home computer; no travel to campus is required. Select university billing, and no payment is due until summer session begins.

Final Call for Courses Beginning on June 16 and June 23

EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators

RDGED 702 Reading in the Content Areas K-12

EDUC 744 909 Teaching Writing with the 6-Traits

EDUC 744 917 Inspiration and Kidspiration: K-12 Strategies to Build Study Skills and Comprehension

EDUC 744 914 Methods of Teaching Middle School Math (Grades 4-8)

EDUC 744 965 Issues and Problems in Teaching Primary Mathematics – K-3

EDUC 744 925 Bullying in Schools

EDUC 744 928 Instructional Applications of Digital Photography

EDUC 744 938 Digital Media and Visual Literacy

EDUC 744 941 Mentoring Teachers

EDUC 744 949 Assessment for Learning

EDUC 744 951 Teaching Information Literacy with Primary Sources

EDUC 744 954 Instructional Leadership Skills

EDUC 744 956 Building Better Instruction with Technology

EDUC 744 963 Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in General Education

EDUC 744 964 Workforce Development: Every Teacher’s Responsibility

EDUC 744 929 Web Design for Educators

EDUC 744 937 Applications for iPods and Handheld Computers

EDUC 744 939 Intermediate Web Design

Originally created for the UW-Stout Infobytes Newsletter Karen Franker, Editor

Pass the word? Help make it a 6-traits online summer!

wiredinstructor — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:19:16 +0000

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

UW-Stout Online Masters Programs

wiredinstructor — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:30:58 +0000

Dr. Howard D. Lee – Home Page

Info on Howard Lee, director of online Master’s programs at UW-Stout

(tags: UW-Stout online_education)
Prospective Students – M.S. degree in Career and Technical Education – UW-Stout

Intro page for online Master’s candidates at UW-Stout

(tags: UW-Stout online_education)

Last Call! Register Now for Online 6-Traits Course

wiredinstructor — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:51:35 +0000

Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6 Traits: Classes are are Filling Fast!

WRITING COURSE:

EDUC 744 920F Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-TraitsElementary (Gr. K-4) – 3 gr. cr. begins January 28, 2008.

EDUC 744 909F Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits – Middle/High School (Gr. 5-12) 3 gr. cr. begins January 28, 2008.

Please forward this announcement to teachers in your district.

Earn graduate credits via online courses that support your professional development goals for licensure renewal, salary advancement and advanced certification.

to allow time for assigning user names, passwords and ordering/shipping the textbook.

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

Teacher Mentoring & Skills Assessment

wiredinstructor — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:17:46 +0000

Assement of mentoring preferences
online mentoring style assessment. Good basis for a discussion about mentor/student teacher relationship.

(tags: assessment self-assessment mentoring)
Creating a Teacher Mentoring Program
The NEA Foundation guide to relationships etc

(tags: mentoring)
teacher skills assessment chart
ascd

(tags: mentoring)

Assessment in E-Learning: Enroll Now!

wiredinstructor — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:06:42 +0000

Next session: EDUC 762 September 10 – November 2, 2007*

Assessment in E-Learning (Complete course description.)

EDUC 762 3 semester hours graduate credit

Instructor: Datta Kaur Khalsa (Faculty Bio)

Have you realized how powerful assessment is in the online learning environment? Assessment has the capability to drive interactions and engagement, as well as minimize plagiarism, strengthen higher-level learning and build eportfolios. Learn what is needed to

become an excellent online course designer while developing your electronic record keeping systems and methods for evaluating discussion postings and group projects. Become familiar with assessment tools that could make or break your online course.

Enroll now!

* I wanted to add a personal note to this course announcement. I’ve worked with Datta Kaur Khalsa for years. She is a spectacular online teacher with a warm and understanding online presence.

Some might think of online assessment as a dry topic. You’ll find Datta’s class anything but dry! This is a great course! Take the leap and join now.

You won’t be disappointed. ~ Dennis