University of Wisconsin - Stout

List of Online Courses for Summer and Fall 2008

Earn graduate credits via online courses that support your professional development goals for licensure renewal or Reading Teacher Certification,
E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate, or a Master of Science Degree in Education.

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ART COURSES

Teaching Art for Non-Art Teachers

Do you find yourself teaching art in your classroom when you really don't feel comfortable teaching art? Do you need new ideas to inspire your students' creativity? This course will assist you in teaching creatively by blending visual arts into your reading, language arts, social studies, science, math (or any other subject) curriculum. Discover how kindergarten, primary and upper primary teachers can create engaging art projects inspired by great masterpieces and children's literature. Practical hands-on instruction for non-art teachers.
EDUC 744 958 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
EDUC 744 958 3 gr. cr. begins September 19, 2008
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READING/LITERACY COURSES

Individual reading courses are open to students seeking professional development or complete all six courses if you are pursuing Reading Teacher Certification WI 316.

Developmental Reading K-12

This course focuses on 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.
RDGED 701 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 701 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Reading in the Content Areas of K-12

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.
RDGED 702 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
RDGED 702 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Children’s Literature in the Reading Program (grades K-5)

Explore the world of today's authors and illustrators and the best new fiction and information books. Discuss exciting new ways to integrate children's literature with curriculum activities.
RDGED 703 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 703 3 gr. cr. begins September 17, 2008
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Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program (grades 6-12)

This class provides strategies to build an appreciation of literature, motivate life-long readers, and encourage critical thinking across the curriculum. Topics include the nature of teenage readers and genres of young adult literature in the classroom curriculum.
RDGED 704 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 704 3 gr. cr. begins September 17, 2008 
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Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and Language Development

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.
RDGED 706 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 706 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Instructional Techniques For Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties

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.
RDGED 705 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 705 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Practicum in Reading Difficulties

A practicum in teaching individual students, grades 2-12, with reading difficulties. Assessment of the reader's strengths and needs and design and implementation of individualized literacy instruction. (All reading certification program students are required to participate in this practicum with a K-12 school aged child in their local community.) **Prerequisites: RDGED 706 Assessment & Evaluation of Reading and Language Development and RDGED 705 Instructional Techniques For Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties )
RDGED 707 3 gr. cr. begins May 12, 2008
RDGED 707 3 gr. cr. begins September 8, 2008
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TEACHING WRITING COURSES

Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits

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.
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
EDUC 744 920 Elementary (Gr. K-4) - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
EDUC 744 909 Middle/High School (Gr. 5-12) - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22
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MATH COURSES

NEW - Issues and Problems in Teaching Primary Mathematics PK-3

Collaborate with PK-3 teachers and discuss issues and problems related to current reform in teaching early childhood/primary mathematics, including planning curriculum, assessing student learning, managing instruction, and providing for individual needs. Learn to apply different technologies to make your math classroom come alive.
EDUC 744 965 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 965 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Methods of Teaching Middle School Math (Grades 4-8)

Collaborate with middle school math teachers (Grades 4-8) and discuss best practices for helping students to improve math achievement scores, practical ideas for motivating students to appreciate mathematics, and showing students how math applies to real-life situations. Learn to apply different technologies to make your math classroom come alive.
EDUC 744 914 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 914 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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USING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE LEARNING


NEW - Implementing Instructional Technology Innovations

Web 2.0 provides critical tools to meet the demand for easier and more efficient ways of teaching and learning. Explore how to improve instruction using new technologies such as wikis, blogs, podcasts, photo sharing, virtual offices, simulation and digital game-based learning and new emerging technologies.
EDUC 744 966 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 11, 2008
EDUC 744 966 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Instructional Applications of Digital Photography

Explore how digital photography can develop 21st century skills (i.e. inquiry, innovation, critical thinking and media literacy) within your existing curriculum! Course participants will explore connections between emerging literacy skills and today's learners, as well as the fundamentals of digital photography production, editing, sharing and storage and digital storytelling.
EDUC 744 928 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 928 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Building Better Instruction with Technology

Using technology with classroom instruction that works is both the title of the textbook and the purpose of this course. The course foundation is based on nine broad instructional strategies identified by researcher Robert Marzano’s meta-analysis. Enhance these strategies with technology, and student engagement dramatically increases while achievement shows percentile gains. The focus is using technology to motivate students and create learning experiences that are applicable to real life and future workplaces.
EDUC 744 956 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 956 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Learning Applications for the iPod® and Handheld Computers

In depth, interactive study of effective technology-enhanced instructional practices using podcasts, eBooks, eAudio, eVideo, and even cell phone podcasts to meet state and national content standards and student technology standards.
EDUC 744 937 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 23, 2008
EDUC 744 937 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Digital Media and Visual Literacy

Explore visual literacy’s impact on the learning process when integrating digital video clips and multimedia with educational curriculum. Discover how video production stimulates inquiry, creativity, and higher order thinking. Examine pre-production classroom practices, video editing, distribution methods and criteria for evaluating student work.
EDUC 744 938 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 938 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Digital Classroom: Teaching Information Literacy with Primary Sources

Help your students go beyond Google and add excitement to your curriculum. Learn how to integrate primary resources with K-12 curriculum. Explore local, state and national sources. Course content and activities are appropriate for school library media specialists and teachers of all curricular areas with special benefits for history, social studies, and talented and gifted classrooms.
EDUC 744 951 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 951 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Inspiration and Kidspiration:
Strategies to Build Study Skills and Comprehension

Learn how to go "beyond the basics" with Inspiration® and Kidspiration software to enhance learning in all curricular areas and grade levels, with special benefits for speech/learning disabilities, special education, talented and gifted, and English language learners.
EDUC 744 917 - 2 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 917 - 2 gr. cr. begins October 1, 2008
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Web Design for Educators (Beginning)

Explore the essential elements of Web design and utilize practical activities and step-by-step procedures to design, build, and post a classroom website. Learn what makes an effective classroom website and what features are critical to motivate learning.
EDUC 744 929 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 23, 2008
EDUC 744 929 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 15, 2008
EDUC 744 930 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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Intermediate Web Design: Making Your Website a Learning Center

Using Dreamweaver software, you will create sophisticated page elements such as image maps, animations, templates, libraries, and style sheets. You will learn how to make your website a central part of instruction for students and home/school communication with parents.
EDUC 744 939 - 2 gr. cr. begins June 23, 2008
EDUC 744 939 - 2 gr. cr. begins September 15, 2008
EDUC 744 942 - 2 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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E-LEARNING AND ONLINE TEACHING COURSES

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

 

E-learning for Educators

This course introduces educators to e-learning and online teaching. Learners explore online and blended methods of training using Moodle, an open source application, and D2L course management systems. Activities include hands-on experience with Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis and podcasts as well as search tools, surveys, quizzes, and discussion systems. The emphasis is on what you can use right now in your teaching or training.
EDUC 760 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 760 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Assessment in E-learning

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 in the electronic classroom, 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 student learning, discussion postings and group projects. Become familiar with assessment tools that could make or break your online course.
EDUC 762 3 gr. cr. begins June 15, 2008
EDUC 762 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Instructional Design for E-Learning

We'll help you create online courses that work efficiently. By understanding how people learn, online pedagogies, and best practices, you can shape an effective and engaging learning experience. The course also addresses hybrid learning environments, the use of a variety of media, and effective evaluation of online course design.  (Note: This course is not about how to produce content using multimedia tools.)
EDUC 763 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
EDUC 763 3 gr. cr. begins September  22, 2008
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Collaborative Communities in E-learning

Facilitating e-learning communities that encourage motivated independent learners. This course demonstrates the dynamics of web-based, facilitated discussion. Course participants will actively facilitate and explore questioning skills, conflict resolution, netiquette, and collaborative learning through problem solving scenarios, simulations, and online discussions. This course is for instructors who want to learn effective strategies for creative, online classroom facilitation in hybrid or fully online courses.
EDUC 761 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
EDUC 761 3 gr. cr. begins September 19, 2008
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E-Learning Practicum

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
EDUC 764 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION COURSES

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

When you read about students with autism spectrum disorders in the media, do you wonder how you would address their varied needs in a classroom? Do you feel overwhelmed when working with a student with autism who has
language deficits, repetitive behaviors, and a low frustration for change?
This course will assist you with educational interventions and programming considerations to work effectively with autistic children in the mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
EDUC 744 967 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 13, 2008
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NEW - Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in General Education

This course offers classroom teachers, study groups, and administrators effective strategies and practical methods of differentiated instruction for English language learners and includes steps to increase parent involvement in the school and community.
EDUC 744 963 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 963 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 19, 2008
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Inclusion-Strategies and Assistive Technologies for Special Needs/ELL Learners

Learners who have physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities or who are English language learners can be successful in the classroom when teaching strategies and technologies fit their needs.
EDUC 744 924 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 11, 2008
EDUC 744 924 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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Assessment for Learning

Explore classroom assessment best practices to promote learning. This course is designed for individual teachers, study teams, or administrators looking for ways to balance standardized tests and classroom assessments. Includes strategies for differentiating classroom assessment, interpreting assessment results, and communicating student learning to stakeholders.
EDUC 744 949 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 949 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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Differentiated Instruction

This course provides helpful, well-tested 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. 
EDUC 744 957 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 957 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES COURSES

NEW - Workforce Development: Every Teacher’s Responsibility

This course provides a guide for teachers who want their students to be life-long learners with real-world problem solving skills. Research the relationship between 21st century skills needed in the workforce and those taught in schools. Discuss current trends and strategies for infusing problem solving, teamwork, creative and innovative thinking skills, and contextual learning in any curricular area's pedagogy.
EDUC 744 964 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 964 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Poverty in Schools

Designed for individual classroom teachers or leadership study teams
interested in studying the characteristics and issues facing
economically disadvantaged students. Investigate how poverty affects
learning, traits of high-performing high-poverty schools, and strategies
to enhance the well-being and improve the achievement of low-income
students.
EDUC 744 962 - 2 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
EDUC 744 962 - 2 gr. cr. begins October 5, 2008
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Assessment for Learning

Explore classroom assessment best practices to promote learning. This course is designed for individual teachers, study teams, or administrators looking for ways to balance standardized tests and classroom assessments. Includes strategies for differentiating classroom assessment, interpreting assessment results, and communicating student learning to stakeholders.
EDUC 744 949 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 949 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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Bullying in Schools

Explore practical instructional strategies for breaking the cycle of bullying in schools, including the escalating problem of cyberbullying using e-mail, instant messaging, personal websites and cell phones to bully and harass peers. Each participant will walk away with a wealth of resources that are user friendly for classroom activities.
EDUC 744 925 - 2 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 943 - 2 gr. cr. begins September 15, 2008
EDUC 744 925 - 2 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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Effective Classroom Management

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.
EDUC 744 911 Elementary - 2 gr. cr. begins June 11, 2008
EDUC 744 912 Middle School/High School - 2 gr. cr. begins June 11, 2008
EDUC 744 911 Elementary - 2 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
EDUC 744 912 Middle School/High School - 2 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Critical Thinking in the Classroom

Transform teaching to provoke questioning and examination of classroom materials. Discuss theories to develop student competence in critical thinking skills.
EDUC 744 948 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
EDUC 744 948 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSES

 

Instructional Leadership Skills

Explore instruction-related leadership principles and roles for lead teachers, grade level team leaders, department heads, program coordinators, and administrators. This course will focus on key strategies of leadership effectiveness, how to build and manage successful teams through group decision making, as well as manage conflict and political issues that influence instructional improvement and the process of school accountability.
EDUC 744 954 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 954 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 15, 2008
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Mentoring Teachers

This course is a timely, instructive and important class on mentoring new educators.  Explore methodology and activities for building trust, clarifying communication, and providing supportive feedback during collaborative planning, observation, and self-reflection. Includes strategies for goal setting, inventories, mentoring activities, timelines, evidence of collaboration, and an assessment plan.
EDUC 744 941 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 941 3 gr. cr. begins September 17, 2008
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Assessment for Learning

Explore classroom assessment best practices to promote learning. This course is designed for individual teachers, study teams, or administrators looking for ways to balance standardized tests and classroom assessments. Includes strategies for differentiating classroom assessment, interpreting assessment results, and communicating student learning to stakeholders.
EDUC 744 949 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 949 - 3 gr. cr. begins October 6, 2008
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SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIALIST COURSES

School Library and Classroom Collaborations

Examine school library-classroom teacher collaboration whether in a fixed or flexible schedule environment. Explore social marketing strategies, performance based data collection, strategies for teaching online note taking and other ways to work effectively with teachers to develop research projects from early primary grades to high school.
EDUC 744 940 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
EDUC 744 940 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Innovations and Opportunities for Media Specialists

Examination of critical issues facing the media profession. Strategies for understanding and impacting change, program advocacy, qualitative and quantitative data collection, planning and implementing staff development programs, becoming a leader in technology integration, and applying new and innovative technology skills to support student learning and help you and your media program have an integral role in today’s changing education environment.
EDUC 744 927 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 927 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 29, 2008
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Digital Classroom: Teaching Information Literacy with Primary Sources

Help your students go beyond Google and add excitement to your curriculum. Learn how to integrate primary resources with K-12 curriculum. Explore local, state and national sources. Course content and activities are appropriate for school library media specialists and teachers of all curricular areas with special benefits for history, social studies, and talented and gifted classrooms.
EDUC 744 951 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 744 951 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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Children’s Literature in the Reading Program (grades K-5)

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.
RDGED 703 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 703 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 17, 2008
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Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program (grades 6-12)

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.
RDGED 704 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 9, 2008
RDGED 704 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 17, 2008
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E-learning for Educators

This course introduces Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis and podcasts as well as tagging. The emphasis is on 21st Century Information Skills that will help you collaborate with your students and staff.
EDUC 760 - 3 gr. cr. begins June 16, 2008
EDUC 760 - 3 gr. cr. begins September 22, 2008
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