Online Learning Grows at UW-Stout
How is online learning impacting professional development for today’s educators? What are the benefits of learning online? Is the quality of online instruction equivalent to that of on-campus classes?
Enrollment Numbers at UW-Stout Continue to Climb
The number of students registered in Online Professional Development courses at UW-Stout in 2005-2006 increased 36% over the number registered in 2004-2005.
What’s It Like to Take an Online Class?
Writing for Multimedia & Internet @ Schools, UW-Stout instructor Mary Alice Anderson explains how e-learning is becoming widely-accepted as a viable way to earn graduate credits.
Why Do Students Like Online Learning?
Stephanie Coleman explains the compelling reasons to consider taking an online class, including accessible instructors and the flexibility to participate according to work and child care schedules.
Teaching and Learning Online
Linda Starr describes the characteristics of effective online learners, and shares the online teaching and learning experiences of a group of K-12 educators.
Tech Tip – Store Your Favorite Web Bookmarks Online
When using multiple computers between home and school, it can be a challenge to access Web sites saved on individual computers. Several well-known Web services provide easy online storage and organization of your bookmarks so they can be accessed at any computer. Two good sites to try are: http://www.backflip.com/ and http://del.icio.us/
What’s New for Fall 06
EDUC 744 958F
Teaching Art for Non-Art Teachers
Discover how classroom teachers can create engaging lessons that integrate
art, literature and masterpieces with K-8 curriculum.
RDGED 705
Instructional Techniques For Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties
Explore a variety of practical suggestions for integrating reading, writing and spelling into an effective program for struggling readers and special populations.
EDUC 744 955F
Online Classroom: Creating Collaborative Communities
Experience first-hand how to create and facilitate vibrant online learning communities which encourage motivated, independent learners.
EDUC 744 937F
Learning Applications for the iPod® and Handheld Computers
Energize your teaching by exploring effective instructional practices using podcasts, eBooks, eAudio, and eVideo to meet technology and content standards.
EDUC 744 949F
Instructional Role of Assessment and Data Analysis
Enhance your students' achievements by becoming "assessment-literate" -- learn to make sense of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) data, avoid common data pitfalls, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Additional online courses begin in September and October
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/courses.shtml
What Our Students Are Saying...
About the E-Learning for Educators online course:
"Dennis was a patient facilitator who cares about his students. This class has been an eye-opening growing experience and a foundation for teaching online classes."
~ Corporate Trainer, Franchise Restaurant Company
"I liked the interaction with my classmates from all over the world. What a great experience. That is something from online learning that I did not expect. I had taken other classes online before, but that all involved people from Wisconsin. Some great ideas, information, and perspectives were shared."
~ Technology Coordinator, Pittsville, Wisconsin
"If not for this course, I would never have tried Moodle, blog, wiki, or the survey/quiz programs. Having teammates to work with on assignments made it a lot less threatening."
~ Library Media Specialist, Syracuse, New York
Call University of Wisconsin-Stout Online Professional Development (715) 642-0209 if you have questions.
UW-Stout is an "international-student- friendly" program.
Labels: e-learning, Online Teaching, Tech Tips
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