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. 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. Request Information Online |
Dennis O'Connor, Program Adviser |
E-learning and Online Teaching Certificate Courses
You may take any of the individual courses for professional development.
All four courses and the practicum must be completed to receive the E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate.
Recommended course sequence:
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)You will use the Desire2Learn (D2L) online learning management system and a customized online Moodle Laboratory during your course of study.
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.
How much is tuition?
Tuition is $330 per graduate credit ($990 per course) for Summer 2008 and $347 per graduate credit for Fall 2008. Some courses require textbooks not included in the tuition fee. There are no additional application or technology fees. 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; the payment plan is not available for summer session.
Who should sign up for these courses?
- Instructors in technical and community colleges and higher education
- Virtual high school teachers
- K-12 instructors
- Continuing education facilitators and trainers in business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations
- 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 opportunities to conceptualize your own online course organization and learning activities design.
The Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching is designed for both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning.
Will the E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate course credits apply toward a graduate degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout?
Yes, the E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate courses may be used to fulfill the concentration requirement in UW-Stout’s online Master of Science in Education degree or electives in the Master of Science degree in Career and Technical Education and Ed.S. degree in Career and Technical Education.
May I enroll in one of the e-learning and online teaching courses for professional development without taking the entire course sequence?
Yes, any of the individual courses included as a part of the certificate sequence may be completed for professional development.
How do I register?
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 the week before the course begins.
- Do I need to apply for admission to the university's graduate program if I am submitting a registration form for an E-Learning course?
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.
Additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have questions, complete request for information form or email Dennis O'Connor oconnord@uwstout.edu or telephone (530) 318-1145.
What Our Students Are Saying
"The courses were an eye-opening growing experience and provided a strong foundation for teaching online classes. The expertise of the responsive and supportive instructors was excellent. Online learning made it possible for me to complete a course from my home computer without traveling to campus."
~ K-12 Staff Development Trainer
"I am going to be meeting with our staff development manager to talk about online learning. I plan to push your course hard ... so don't be surprised if you see more MATC staffers in the future. I hope that all of the other student organization advisors in my office take this course. "
~ Milwaukee Area Technical College Faculty
" I wanted to test some of the course management tools out with my current online courses. I knew that my courses needed improvement--with the topics covered in this course I can make those improvements!"
~ Virtual High School Teacher
"I have benefited most from the challenge of the 'hands-on' aspect of the course. I remember taking a course about online learning at UW-Madison that showed us what e-learning looked like. This course at UW-Stout actually has us doing it live. The readings and activities have been practical and thought-provoking."
~ High School Drama Teacher
"I loved the format. I also enjoyed the ability to try and test new tools that I had never even heard of. I liked the feedback and challenges provided by Dennis and his positive supporting nature. This class was amazing. I consider myself quite versed with computer technology, and then I took this course and realized I have so much more to learn. Dennis also does a great job creating a community of learners. I have never felt as connected to my colleagues online until this course. "
~ Corporate Manager
The Collaborative Communities course will help in your development as an online instructor. Every potential online instructor should take this class."
~ High School Biology Teacher
"A wide variety of opportunities to facilitate and participate in class discussions about facilitation. It was well-planned and organized. The instructors were very knowledgeable about the topic.... they modeled excellent facilitation for us."
~ School Library Media Specialist
"I enjoyed the peer feedback process in this class. Everyone was always giving feedback that mattered. You will be creating a website or course management tool for your e-portfolio. If you want to be an online instructor at some point in time, you must take this class because of what you learn about being in charge. I learned what others that already have their own online classes are doing. Because I want to be in this place in the future, I valued this immensely."
~ Middle school teacher"Anyone interested in teaching online would benefit by learning the 70-30 rule and the importance of community building through supportive compassionate facilitation. It was also very helpful to learn strategies to deal with common problems that arise."
~ Middle School Teacher
Instructors
All instructors have advanced training degrees and a number of years experience teaching and training in the online environment.
EDUC 760 Dennis O'Connor and Sara Turansky
EDUC 762 Datta Kaur Khalsa
EDUC 763 Susan Manning
EDUC 761 Kay Lehmann and Lisa Chamberlin
EDUC 764 Dennis O'Connor
Online Library Access
Enjoy full access to University of Wisconsin-Library databases, online articles from professional journals, and the ready assistance of knowledgeable librarians via the Ask-A-Librarian service.