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.
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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
The Personal Learning Center International, LLC is launching its online diploma program this fall with approximately 5,000 students around the world. Teachers are needed in all disciplines, including ESL. National and international applicants are welcome. Applicants should be certificated in the area in which they wish to teach, or have 3 years experience in career-tech areas.
Teachers are needed in all the following areas:
English 4th-12th Grade
Math 4th-12th Grade
Social Studies 4th-12th Grade
Science 4th-12th Grade
Health
ALL AP courses
ESL
All career-tech areas. (Please browse our catalogue for more information.)
PLC EDU has a fully functional Rosetta Stone classroom with 30 foreign languages to augment its foreign language courses, so foreign language teachers in all areas are welcome.
To apply, please send your resume to Dr. Diana Muir, at dianamuir@plc.edu to begin the process.
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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Instructor – E-Learning Department
Amarillo College
POSITION AVAILABLE: Instructor
DATE OF NOTICE: 9-11-08
DEPARTMENT: E-Learning
DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Open
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: HUMAN RESOURCES
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: Works with the Center for Teaching and Learning and Technical Training Solutions in developing course content for academic and custom training resources. Works as part of a team of educational technology colleagues and plays a leadership role in assisting faculty in the design, development and transformation of teaching and learning with technology. Assists with instructional goals including course and curriculum and graphic design support; facilitates the instructional design process to assist faculty in developing effective methods for delivering instruction using technology in multimedia classrooms, online and hybrid classes and streaming video; develops educational materials and provides training sessions for faculty. Responsible for coordinating course support services and providing information to faculty, staff, and clients concerning distance learning. Responsible for troubleshooting online course technical and delivery problems. Maintains and monitors ITV classrooms. Collaborates with the Center for Teaching and Learning in scheduling and presenting e-learning professional development workshops for college-wide staff. Assess, develop, and maintain E-Learning web site. Review and prepare narrative and statistical reports. Assists the director with marketing activities for e-learning instructors and courses. Occasional instruction loads and other duties as assigned.
SALARY: Based on Faculty Salary Schedule. Excellent benefits.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Five years of experience working with faculty in higher education as an instructional designer with technology focus and competence. Experience with current educational technologies and comfort with learning and teaching faculty to use new educational technologies as they emerge, are required. Experience with and a demonstrated track record of researching trends and best practices in higher education teaching and consultation work with faculty are essential. Prior teaching experience in higher education is preferred. Demonstrated ability to design and implement faculty development programs in educational technology is preferred.
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Systems Technology or a related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications (word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software). Some knowledge of video editing and copying processes. Working knowledge of current Web development software and collaboration tools required. Comprehensive understanding of instructional development methodology, design of effective distance and hybrid instructional modules, courses, and programs. In-depth knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash; Visual Studio for Web application and VB.Net preferred. Experience with Angel learning management system is preferred. Strong editing skills are needed. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals. Must have good interpersonal skills, commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and facilitation of team effectiveness. Must have good organizational and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs. Some evening, weekend, and overtime work may be required. Ability to work under stress, to work independently and as a team member and to deal with people in a professional manner.
Application Information
| Postal Address: |
Janet Barton
Human Resources
Amarillo College
PO Box 447
Amarillo, TX 79178 |
| Phone: |
806-371-5309 |
| Fax: |
806-371-5041 |
| Online App. Form: |
http://www.actx.edu |
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September 15th, 2008 · No Comments
UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Gifted LearningLinks is the online distance-learning program of the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University. We currently offer over 100 courses to students in grades three to twelve, including enrichment, honors and AP®. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredit CTD as a Special Function School.
Beginning in the fall of 2008 we will introduce monthly enrollments for our honors courses. Honors courses are nine months in duration, but students may accelerate. We are looking for an instructor who will begin October 15th.
Please visit www.ctd.northwestern.edu for information about our program and a course description.
Interested applicants please contact:
Roxanne Greenberger
Director of Gifted LearningLinks
Center for Talent Development
Northwestern University
847-491-4979
rgreenberger@northwestern.edu
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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 21st 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
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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.
Originally created for the UW-Stout Infobytes Newsletter Karen Franker, Editor
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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
Tags: E-learning Jobs · Virtual School · e-learning · virtual high school
UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
K-12 Virtual Education (With the emphasis on Virtual High School)
NACOL – North American Council for Online Learning Start here to get a global view of K-12 online teaching.
Teach Online: How to get experience teaching online Insider news for e-learning instructors. Since working online is all about networking, this is a good place to visit. Good advice, interesting articles (if you want to teach online) lots of resources. A terrific blog from the Virtual Professor: 1VIRTUALPROF@GMAIL.COM Smart advice and plenty of resources. (Take it from me, the Virtual Professor knows her stuff!)
Virtual High School Meanderings Strong blog dedicated to information about Virtual schools. Good Info.
K-12 Online Resources This site features an extensive, state by state list of K-12 Virtual Schools.
Aventa Learning: Now recruting Virtual High School teachers.
Sylvan Online: Nation wide online tutoring with e-Sylvan is a good place to get paid online teaching experience.
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