Become a Certified Online Instructor!
Earn graduate credits via online courses and meet your professional development goals to be certified as highly qualified in the area of e-learning instruction and training.
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Dennis O'Connor, Program Advisor
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Recommended Course Sequence
Sample Program Plans
Candidates who complete the five-course graduate certificate will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively teach or train online and serve as leaders in distance learning initiatives.
All courses are offered spring, summer and fall
EDUC 760 E-Learning for Educators 3 gr. credits
EDUC 762 Assessment in E-Learning 3 gr. credits
EDUC 763 Instructional Design for E-Learning 3 gr. credits
EDUC 761 Creating Collaborative Communities in E-Learning 3 gr. credits
EDUC 764 E-Learning Practicum 3 gr. credits (Note: The practicum may only be taken after all other courses are completed. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor)
All four courses and the practicum must be completed to receive the E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate.
- How long does it take to complete the certificate?
Five semesters if you enroll in one course per term. If you take more than one course per term, you may complete the certificate in one year.
- May I enroll in one of the e-learning and online teaching courses for professional development without taking the entire course sequence?
Yes, any individual course may be completed for professional development.
Benefits
- No travel to campus required
- Complete coursework as a non-degree student or as a concentration area in University of Wisconsin-Stout's online Master of Science in Education degree program or as electives in the Master of Science degree in Career and Technical Education and Ed.S. degree in Career and Technical Education.
- Includes career mentoring and access to a data-bank of online teaching opportunities.
Tuition
Tuition is $347 per graduate credit for summer 2009 and $360 per graduate credit for fall 2009. Tuition may be paid by check, school district purchase order, MasterCard or VISA credit cards. There is a payment plan option for fall and spring semesters.
Some courses require textbooks not included in the tuition fee. There are no additional application or technology fees.
Registration
- How do I register online?
There is an easy, no-hassle online registration process. Simply complete the secure online registration form.
- When is the registration deadline?
Registration is available until each session is filled or two weeks before the course begins.
- Do I need to apply for admission to the university's graduate program?
No, educators who are registering for the Graduate Certificate in E-learning and Online Teaching courses do not need to apply for graduate admission to the university unless you are beginning a Masters degree program at University of Wisconsin-Stout. We welcome non-degree students.
- Who should sign up for these courses?
The Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching is designed for both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning including:
- Instructors in technical and community colleges and higher education
- Trainers and continuing education facilitators in business, government, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations
- K-12 teachers
- Health educators involved in patient education, continuing education or in-service education, community health education, or academic healthcare education
- Educators and trainers interested in designing blended and online courses, converting courses from interactive television systems to web-based delivery, or using web-based components to enhance face-to-face instruction.
- Curriculum consultants and administrators
You will gain understanding of the process of teaching and learning online and applied experience with several web-based learning environments including the Desire2Learn (D2L) online learning management system and a customized online Moodle Laboratory. You will have opportunities to conceptualize your own online course organization and learning activities design during your course of study.
The courses model best practices in e-learning with interactive discussions and hands-on experiences creating and using blogs, wikis, podcasts, and Moodle.
The courses will benefit educators and trainers interested in designing online and blended courses or using Web-based components to enhance face-to-face instruction.
If you have questions, request information online or telephone Dennis O'Connor at (530) 318-1145.
What Our Students Are Saying
"As an experienced classroom teacher I found that taking online professional development courses was the most effective way to meet my needs. I became such an advocate that my goal was to become an online facilitator delivering professional development to working teachers. Because of the strong foundation I received in the certificate program for E-Learning and Online Teaching from UW-Stout , I developed the skills to create an online community of learners. The culminating practicum allowed me to put theory into practice under the guidance of a supportive, experienced mentor. Today I am working as an online facilitator, with the opportunity to live my professional dream, all thanks to the excellent education I received through UW-Stout." ~ Patricia Hutton "This is a 'MUST HAVE' course for any teacher or trainer that is interested in learning how to teach online. As a seasoned online learner, this is by far the best online course I have taken. Dennis has a strong virtual presence and has made the course very interactive and relevant to my personal learning, as well as providing high quality, research based content and facilitating thought provoking discussions among the participants. I was always 'in the know' of how I was doing throughout the course due his timely and supportive feedback. For me, this course has set a new standard in online learning!" ~ Jen Hegna,
Information Systems Manager "I've really enjoyed the practicum, and in fact, all of the courses in the
program. One of the things that has really struck me is the sense of ~ Loren Rochester, Special Projects Manager "... As an online teacher, experiencing an online course from the vantage point of a student offered me invaluable insight in course content, design, and establishing a community of learners. To foster successful online teaching, classroom management and teacher communication skills are paramount. Thank you for providing an exemplary model. I could not have wished for a more positive and enriching experience. Truly, your attention to students promotes student success." ~ Dianne Scott, English Department Chair
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