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2013 Online Courses

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Earn graduate credits

Choose from a list of 34 online courses to meet your goals for professional development, continuing education, license renewal or to complete graduate credits for transfer to another university. The courses are approved electives in the Master of Science in Education online degree program.

Tuition and Registration

If you have specific questions or need more information about the registration process, request information online, email us, or phone (715) 642-0209.

Quick Links to Online Courses and Dates

    •    Assessment
    •    Autism
    •    Classroom Management and PBIS
    •    Differentiating Instruction and Response to Intervention
    •    E-learning and Online Teaching Courses and Certificate
    •    History/Social Studies/Humanities
    •    Instructional Design Courses and Certificate
    •    Instructional Strategies
    •    Math
    •    Reading, Literacy and Reading Teacher Certification
    •    Literacy Coaching Courses and Reading Specialist Certification
    •    School Library/Media Specialist
    •    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
    •    Writing

Assessment Online Courses

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EDUC 745 Assessment for Learning
3 graduate credits
Are you looking for ways to reduce the stress of your next teacher evaluation? Do you know how to conduct evidence-based assessment of student learning and use data to improve your teaching? Learn how to monitor student progress, graph scores, interpret data and communicate results during teacher evaluation conferences with your administrator.  
June 10 - July 26, 2013 Course Info     Registration

EDUC 648 Math Assessment for Response to Intervention (RtI)
2 graduate credits
Learn how to select and use assessment tools in mathematics to identify learning problems, monitor student progress, and implement Response to Intervention practices.
June 10 - August 2, 2013
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EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment
1 graduate credit
Explore quests, incentives like badges, the core tenants of game-based learning and how it supports the inquiry process. Integration of interactive games and simulations and using games for assessment. Use of games to support collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making and to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom including benefits and drawbacks.
July 8 - August 2, 2013
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RDGED 706 Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and Language Development
3 graduate credits
A study of the interrelationship of qualitative assessment and evaluation to literacy development including current research in reading and language arts practices.  Selection, administration and interpretation of formative and summative literacy assessments for the purpose of evaluating reading and language processes.
NOTE: This course must be completed as a prerequisite for RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties.
June 3 - August 16, 2013  Course Info     Registration

EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning
3 graduate credits
Learn online assessment tools and techniques to facilitate collaboration and engagement. Understand how to detect and minimize plagiarism in the online classroom. Includes writing strong learning objectives that address higher order thinking, concise rubrics for evaluating achievement of those objectives, and methods for assessing individual and group activities. Observe voice and video technology options to assist with time saving grading procedures while increasing the amount of feedback, plus using blogs and wikis as evidence of learning.
June 10 - August 2, 2013 or June 17 - August 9, 2013
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Assisting Students with Autism Online Course

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EDUC 647 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
3 graduate credits
Learn strategies to assist students with language deficits, sensory needs, repetitive behaviors, and a low frustration for change. Become familiar with assistive technology devices and iPad/smartphone apps that increase communication skills. Explore functional behavior assessment, learn how to implement a behavior intervention plan and progress monitoring.
September 30 - November 22, 2013 Course Info     Registration

Reading and Literacy Online Courses

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Complete all six online reading courses if you are pursuing WI 316 Reading Teacher Certification or enroll in individual courses for professional development or to renew a teaching license.

RDGED 701 Developmental Reading K-12
3 graduate credits
Evidence-based instructional practices to promote word recognition, fluency, and comprehension along with procedures to assess children's development as they move from emergent literacy to learning to read and into the reading to learn stage.
June 3 - August 16, 2013 Course Info     Registration

RDGED 702 Reading in the Content Areas K-12
3 graduate credits
Research-based teaching methods, study strategies, and technology focusing on the ability to use language processes (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to learn subject matter across the curriculum. Address key issues to facilitate the acquisition of reading skills for all students, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, across grade levels. Develop skills using informational texts to teach disciplinary literacy.
June 10 - August 23, 2013 Course Info     Registration

RDGED 703 Children's Literature in the Reading Program (grades K-5)
3 graduate credits
Explore the world of today's authors and illustrators, the best new fiction, multicultural literature, and information books. Discuss exciting new ways to integrate children's literature with curriculum activities.
June 10 - August 16, 2013 Course Info     Registration

RDGED 704 Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program (grades 6-12)
3 graduate credits
This class provides strategies to build an appreciation of literature, develop teen-inviting programs, and encourage critical thinking across the curriculum. Topics include the nature of teenage readers and genres of young adult literature in the classroom curriculum.
June 10 - August 16, 2013 Course Info     Registration

RDGED 706 Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and Language Development
3 graduate credits
A study of the interrelationship of qualitative assessment and evaluation to literacy development including current research in reading and language arts practices.  Selection, administration and interpretation of formative and summative literacy assessments for the purpose of evaluating reading and language processes.
NOTE: This course must be completed as a prerequisite for RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties.
June 3 - August 16, 2013 Course Info     Registration

RDGED 705 Instructional Techniques for Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties
3 graduate credits
Integration of psycholinguistic theory into an interactive model of remedial interventions based on literacy acquisition research. Practical suggestions for integrating reading, writing and spelling into an effective program for struggling readers and special populations including the learning disabled.
June 3 - August 16, 2013 Course Info     Registration

RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties
3 graduate credits
A practicum in teaching individual students, grades 2-11, with reading difficulties. Assessment of the reader's strengths and needs is followed by the implementation of individualized instruction designed to assist the child in becoming a better reader. (Prerequisite: RDGED 706 Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and Language Development)
September 19 - December 13, 2013 Course Info     Registration

Reading Specialist Certification Online Classes

Complete the following three online courses if you are pursuing WI 17 Reading Specialist Certification or enroll in individual courses for professional development or to renew a teaching license.

RDGED 720 Leading and Directing the Reading Program
3 graduate credits
Using theory, research data, evidence, and organizational change principles to develop, lead, evaluate, and improve PK-12 literacy and professional development programs. Response to Intervention (RtI) with emphasis on Progress Monitoring in Tier 2 and Tier 3. Leadership in developing and promoting effective literacy programs for all students is emphasized.
June 3 - August 16, 2013  Course Info     Registration

RDGED 721 Supporting Literacy Instruction
3 graduate credits
Supporting teachers in learning about effective literacy instruction through coaching, consultation, and ongoing professional development. Special attention will be given to analyzing data and mastering the complexities of observing, modeling, and providing feedback to teachers.
June 10 - August 16, 2013  Course Info     Registration

RDGED 722 Reading Specialist Field Experience
3 graduate credits
Supervised school-based practicum in reading program implementation and evaluation.  Emphasis is directed toward developing coaching practices, planning professional development programs, and facilitating evidence-based reading programs.
June 17 - August 16, 2013 or September 16 - December 13, 2013
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Teaching Writing Online Classes

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EDUC 744 920 Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits Elementary (PK-4)  - 3 graduate credits
EDUC 744 909 Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits Middle School-Adult  - 3 graduate credits
Learn how to teach and assess writing with the 6-Traits of writing (voice, ideas, word choice, organization, sentence fluency and conventions). Learn strategies to teach revision and editing skills, investigate student blogging, and use EverNote to organize online resources. Help learners meet Common Core and state writing standards and improve test scores.
June 17 - August 9, 2013  Course Info     Registration

 

Teaching Math Online Courses

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EDUC 744 914 Methods of Teaching Middle School Math (Grades 4-8)
3 graduate credits
Learn advanced teaching strategies and math interventions to help students meet Common Core math standards, improve test scores, and provide for individual needs.
June 10 - August 2, 2013   
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EDUC 648 Math Assessment for Response to Intervention (RtI)
2 graduate credits
Learn how to select and use assessment tools in mathematics to identify learning problems, to monitor student progress, and implement Response to Intervention practices.
June 10 - August 2, 2013   
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STEM Education Online Courses

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EDUC 744 971 Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
3 graduate credits
Learn effective instructional strategies for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Help learners meet Common Core Mathematics and the Next Generation Science standards (which includes engineering). Explore STEM career pathways, and examine data trends in STEM education.
June 17 - August 9, 2013
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History, Social Studies, Humanities Online Courses

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EDUC 642 Teaching Digital Media Literacy in the Content Areas
2 graduate credits
Designed for educators in all content areas who are incorporating disciplinary literacy, primary sources,  inquiry and informational text reading skills, and those working with National History Day activities. Explore free Web-based collections of primary source artifacts and add a real-world perspective and dynamic engagement in your teaching activities. Course activities include locating and analyzing primary sources appropriate for all content areas.  Your students will love it!
June 17 - July 26, 2013
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Instructional Design Courses and Certificate

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Complete all four instructional design online courses if you are pursuing the Instructional Design Graduate Certificate.

EDUC 765 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design
3 graduate credits
This course is designed to provide an in-depth comparison of current instructional design theories and models, variables that affect adult learning, techniques for stimulating and sustaining learner motivation, reinforcement of learning, skill transfer, and use of cognitive task analysis to determine instructional content.
August 26 - October 18, 2013   
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EDUC 766 Instructional Strategies and Assessment Methods
3 graduate credits
Development of instructional goals, objectives and assessment of outcomes. Methods for assessing learner performance and mapping appropriate assessment methods to instructional strategies and learning objectives. Performance-based assessment and tools to assess learner performance. Design of formative and summative methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 765
July 1 - August 23, 2013
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EDUC 767 Designing Computer-based Training (CBT)
3 graduate credits
Just-in time scenario-based modular development, user interface design, visual design, usability testing, and execution of common instructional strategies employed in self-paced products. Research, trends and standards in computer-based training; development of reusable learning objects using multimedia software. Prerequisite: EDUC 766
August 26 - October 18, 2013   
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EDUC 768 Project Management for Instructional Development
3 graduate credits
Examination of the initiation, planning, and closure of instructional development projects and practical knowledge on managing project scope, work breakdown structure, schedules, and resources including budgeting. Analysis of instructional development project life cycle. Prerequisite: EDUC 767
July 1 - August 23, 2013
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E-learning and Online Teaching Courses

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Individual courses are open to students seeking professional development or you may complete all five courses if you are pursuing the E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate.

EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators
3 graduate credits
This course introduces educators to the hands-on realities of teaching online using Moodle  as a student and as an instructor. Explore e-learning best practices, create discussion forums, online surveys, quizzes and e-portfolios.
June 10 - August 2, 2013 or June 17 - August 9, 2013 or or June 24 - August 16, 2013 or July 1 - August 23, 2013 
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EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning
3 graduate credits
Learn online assessment tools and techniques to facilitate collaboration and engagement. Understand how to detect and minimize plagiarism in the online classroom. Includes writing strong learning objectives that address higher order thinking, concise rubrics for evaluating achievement of those objectives, and methods for assessing individual and group activities. Observe voice and video technology options to assist with time saving grading procedures while increasing the amount of feedback, plus using blogs and wikis as evidence of learning.
June 10 - August 2, 2013 or June 17 - August 9, 2013
Course Info     Registration

EDUC 763 Instructional Design for E-learning
3 graduate credits
Learn how to create online courses that work efficiently. By understanding how people learn and how to design the experience conceptually and aesthetically, you can shape an effective and engaging learning experience. The course also addresses blended learning environments, synchronous and asynchronous concerns, the use of a variety of media such as video and audio along with accessibility concerns, and effective evaluation of online course design. This course focuses on instructor led and facilitated methods more than self-paced/ computer-based training.
June 10 - August 2, 2013
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EDUC 761 Collaborative Communities in E-learning
3 graduate credits
This course is about facilitating and building an e-learning community and provides hands-on practice using asynchronous communication technologies. Improve your time/workload management techniques including organization of email, class environment and time-saving strategies for working with difficult students in the online classroom. You will actively facilitate and explore questioning skills, conflict resolution, netiquette, and collaborative learning through problem solving scenarios, simulations, and online discussions.
June 17 - August 9, 2013
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EDUC 764 E-learning Practicum
3 graduate credits
Practicum in teaching online with a cooperating online instructor. Application of online pedagogy and technology evaluated through observation, discussion and reflections. Completion of a professional development plan and an e-portfolio of evidence of attainment of online learning standards. (Note: The practicum may only be taken after all other courses for the Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching are completed.)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
June 10 - August 2, 2013
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Instructional Strategies

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EDUC 651 Project-based Learning in the Flipped Classroom
2 graduate credits
Explore instructional strategies for implementing the flipped classroom approach with any subject and any learner population to improve student motivation and engagement. Includes implications for classroom management, effective assessment, problem-solving and collaboration.
July 8 - August 16, 2013
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EDUC 645 School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
3 graduate credits
Explore school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and data analysis for planning three-level interventions and monitoring progress. .
October 7 - December 6, 2013
Course Info      Registration

EDUC 744 970 Strategies for Dealing with Disruptive Behavior
3 graduate credits
Evidence-based preventive strategies, positive behavioral supports, effective interventions, and classroom management strategies for addressing problem behaviors, chronic noncompliance and intermittent disruptive conduct.
June 17 - August 9, 2013
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EDUC 744 911 Effective Classroom Management
2 graduate credits
Discover best practices of effective classroom management, how to work with students who have many types of special needs , and the application of a variety of management techniques to help students become self-regulated learners. Improve your time management techniques including management of email, paperwork, planning, and classroom organization.
June 10 - July 19, 2013
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EDUC 744 925 Bullying in Schools
2 graduate credits
Explore policies, procedures, climate and culture for providing positive, safe and respectful schools. Develop practical instructional strategies for breaking the cycle of bullying, including the escalating problem of cyberbullying using text messaging, personal websites, Facebook and social networking to bully and harass peers.
June 17 - July 26, 2013
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EDUC 640 Poverty in Schools: Working with At-Risk Students
2 graduate credits
Are the number of children and families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds served by your district increasing? Analyze traits of high-performing high-poverty rural and urban schools and develop an action plan to reduce the achievement gap including strategies to build community partnerships.
June 24 - August 2, 2013
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EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment
1 graduate credit
Explore quests, incentives like badges, the core tenants of game-based learning and how it supports the inquiry process. Integration of interactive games and simulations and using games for assessment. Use of games to support collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making and to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom including benefits and drawbacks.
July 8 - August 2, 2013
Course Info     Registration

 

EDUC 650 Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies
1 graduate credit
Explore effective ways to use social media for communication with parents, in the classroom and for personal professional development. Learn how to use social networks and cloud-based tools including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other personal learning networks.
July 8 - August 2, 2013
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EDUC 641 Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for cell phones, tablets and iPads)
3 graduate credits
Learn how cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and iPads integrate in the classroom and school library media center. Explore instructional strategies and curriculum integration including ebooks and digital textbooks in the flipped classroom.
June 17 - August 16, 2013
Course Info     Registration

 

EDUC 642 Teaching Digital Media Literacy in the Content Areas
2 graduate credits
Designed for educators in all content areas who are incorporating disciplinary literacy, primary sources,  inquiry and informational text reading skills, and those working with National History Day activities. Explore free Web-based collections of primary source artifacts and add a real-world perspective and dynamic engagement in your teaching activities. Course activities include locating and analyzing primary sources appropriate for all content areas.  Your students will love it!
June 17 - July 26, 2013 
Course Info     Registration

 

Differentiating Instruction and Response to Intervention Online Courses

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EDUC 640 Poverty in Schools: Working with At-Risk Students
2 graduate credits
Designed for elementary, middle school, and high school classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, school administrators and support staff and those working with students in poverty, at-risk populations, or incarcerated youths outside of traditional K-12 education. Study the characteristics and issues facing at-risk students because of economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Investigate traits of high-performing high-poverty schools with emphasis on strategies to reduce the achievement gap and build community partnerships.
June 24 - August 2, 2013
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EDUC 648 Math Assessment for Response to Intervention (RtI)
2 graduate credits
Learn how to select and use assessment tools in mathematics to identify learning problems, to monitor student progress, and to implement Response to Intervention practices.
June 10 - August 2, 2013
Course Info     Registration

 

EDUC 643 Differentiated Instruction
3 graduate credits
This course provides techniques for creating a stimulating, effective classroom for all students – from English language learners to special education students to students with a variety of learning styles. Includes differentiated assessment strategies.
June 10 - August 2, 2013
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RDGED 702 Reading in the Content Areas K-12
3 graduate credits
Research-based teaching methods, study strategies, and technology focusing on the ability to use language processes (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to learn subject matter across the curriculum. Address key issues to facilitate the acquisition of reading skills for all students, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, across grade levels. Develop skills using informational texts to teach disciplinary literacy.
June 10 - August 23, 2013
Course Info     Registration

 

School Library Media Specialist Online Courses

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EDUC 642 Teaching Digital Media Literacy in the Content Areas
2 graduate credits
Designed for educators in all content areas who are incorporating disciplinary literacy, primary sources,  inquiry and informational text reading skills, and those working with National History Day activities. Explore free Web-based collections of primary source artifacts and add a real-world perspective and dynamic engagement in your teaching activities. Course activities include locating and analyzing primary sources appropriate for all content areas.  Your students will love it!
June 17 - July 26, 2013
Course Info     Registration

 

EDUC 641 Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for cell phones, tablets and iPads)
3 graduate credits
Explore using your an iPad (any version), or iPod Touch, iPhone or other smartphone to integrate mobile learning in your classroom, in designing training or professional development and in the flipped classroom.
June 17 - August 16, 2013
Course Info     Registration

RDGED 703 Children's Literature in the Reading Program (grades K-5)
3 graduate credits
Explore the world of today's authors and illustrators, the best new fiction, multicultural literature, and information books. Discuss exciting new ways to integrate children's literature with curriculum activities.
June 10 - August 16, 2013
Course Info     Registration

RDGED 704 Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program (grades 6-12)
3 graduate credits
This class provides strategies to build an appreciation of literature, develop teen-inviting programs, and encourage critical thinking across the curriculum. Topics include the nature of teenage readers and genres of young adult literature in the classroom curriculum.
June 10 - August 16, 2013
Course Info     Registration

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