• Next sessions:
  EDUC 760 June 16 - August 10, 2008
  EDUC 760 September 22 - November 15, 2008
  
• 3 graduate credits
• Online - no travel to campus

This course is for both experienced professionals and newcomers interested in e-learning and online teaching. 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. .

Target Audience: Instructors from advanced placement high school courses, virtual high schools, technical schools, community colleges, university online programs, as well as trainers in continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations.

Past Participants' Comments

The course activities will enhance any existing web-based materials you are already using and expand your understanding of course management tools. Activities will be differentiated, and you can explore ideas that appeal to your course development needs.

Content Outline

Description: Historical background and current trends in e-learning. Concepts and foundations of best practices for successful teaching online. E-learning theory, principles, learning management systems, and web-based technology tools.

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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze current research on teaching and learning using learning management systems. (WI DPI 4, 5, 6)  (NETS-T I, III, V)
2. Evaluate, select and manage technology-based assessment tools. (WI DPI 8)  (NETS-T I, III, IV)
3. Apply collaborative learning theory to create and use web tools such as discussion forums, blogs, and wikis for collaborative learning. (WI DPI 6)  (NETS-T I, II, III, V)
4. Locate and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information resources to be used in the online classroom  (WI DPI  7)  (NETS-T II,V, IV)
5. Demonstrate ethical use of digital information resources and understanding of educational copyright and fair use principles in e-learning environments. (WI DPI 9, 10)  (NETS-T I, II, VI)
6. Apply understanding of the impact of learner differences: culture/race, ability/disability, gender, age, socioeconomic status, and family influences in delivery of e-learning.
   (WI DPI 3) (NETS-T VI )
7. Analyze how accessibility of technology based resources affects planning for instruction (WI DPI 3)  (NETS-T II, VI)
8. Design and publish an electronic portfolio of course artifacts. (WI DPI 9)  (NETS-T I, V)

Course objectives are aligned with the following Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, (NETS-T)

Required Textbook
Readings and lectures will be available online within the text of each module.

Prerequisites
Hardware and Software Requirements

Q. What are the minimum technology requirements?

Complete the system checkup on this website, https://uwstout.courses.wisconsin.edu/
by clicking on the link that says: Check your system.

Review the list of compatible/recommended browsers and software programs for Learn@UWStout at the Online Help Desk.

If you have any questions about these preferences, please call one of the numbers listed below and indicate that you are a UW-Stout student needing help with Learn@UW-Stout . Help is available 7 days a week.

• 1-888-435-7589 select option 3
, or
• 1-608-264-4357 select option 3

Modem - 56 kbps ( A high speed connection to the Internet is preferred. )
Operating System - Windows XP, Macintosh OSX or System 9 (Older operating systems will work for most of the course content.)
Memory - 128MB of RAM (256 or greater preferred) Older computers will be able to access most of the course content.

All projects will be exchanged by posting to online storage or the course DropBox, and your peers and instructor will provide suggestions and comments by posting to the discussion board.

Take a few minutes to review the Frequently Asked Questions, (FAQs).

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Instructors
Dennis O'Connor - background information
Sara Turansky - background information

REGISTRATION
Tuition is payable by university billing, MasterCard, or Visa.
Participants may select the payment plan option in fall and spring, but it is not available during summer session. Refund policy

Enrollment is limited to twenty participants; register online.

Check out the list of additional online classes.
For additional information, e-mail your comments or questions to:

Contact: Joan M. Vandervelde
Online Professional Development Coordinator
School of Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: (715) 642-0209
fax: (715) 232-3385

Orientation Activities
After you are enrolled, complete the Introduction Questionnaire and review the orientation activities. Review the Student Expectations and Responsibilities and Academic Expectations and Dishonesty Policy .

Alignment with Teaching Standards
Participants in this class will gain experience that will help them meet the following Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 4, 6, 9, 10

This class will help participants meet the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers I, II, III, V, VI.