University of Wisconsin - Stout

Feature:
Exemplary Service Learning Projects

April 5, 2006
School of Education
Editor: Karen Franker

Tech Tips
    ~ Web Page Video Not Projecting? (Windows XP)
    ~ Quickly Move Files To a New Computer (Mac OS 10.4)
Feature: Exemplary Service Learning Projects
Hot News about e-Learning
New Summer 2006 Online Classes
    ~ EDUC 744-951F Digital Classroom: Teaching Information Literacy
    ~ EDUC 744 957F Differentiation in the Classroom
    ~ EDUC 744 956F Building Better Instruction with Technology
    ~ RDGED 706 900C Assessment and Evaluation of Reading/Language Dev
    ~ Registration Info for Summer Online Courses
What Our Students Are Saying...
For More Information

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TECH TIPS

TIP #1 Web Page Video Not Projecting? (Windows XP)

Sometimes a Web page video won’t show up on the wall screen when a computer is hooked up to a projector. It often appears as a black space surrounded by the rest of the Web page. Here are some steps to correct the problem:

  1. Right-click on the computer desktop.
  2. Click on Properties.
  3. Click on the Settings tab.
  4. Click on the Advanced button.
  5. Click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  6. Move the Hardware Acceleration setting from Full toward None until your video can be seen.

TIP #2 Quickly Move Files To a New Computer (Mac OS 10.4)

When you want to move files from an old Mac to a new one, follow these steps:

  1. Connect the two Macs with a FireWire cable.
  2. On your new Mac, look inside the Applications folder, then go to the Utilities folder and locate the Migration Assistant.
  3. Double-click on Migration Assistant. It will lead you through a series of questions about what you want to do. Just answer the questions and it will make the move, including copying your email, bookmarks and other settings.

FEATURE: Exemplary Service Learning Projects

*National Youth Service Day is April 21-23, 2006

Community Service in Action
The Education World staff provides an excellent overview of the benefits of service learning, as well as numerous examples of successful K-12 projects which engage student interest in curriculum as well as in their community.

Reflections of the Storm
This site contains a slide show created by New Orleans-area elementary art teacher Kathy Hughes to help students use art to heal from their Hurricane Katrina experiences. Some educators, including UW-Stout online instructor Jo Dervan, have shown this slide show to students and used it as a springboard for fund-raising to help Katrina-damaged schools. Thanks to UW-Stout online student Dee Ratterree for informing us of this unique project!

Sticky Teaching
Face the Future helps teachers engage their students on global issues. The goal is to inform students as well as to promote critical thinking and encourage involvement in positive community change. Included are numerous lesson plans and a database of worldwide service projects, as well as research on the benefits of service learning to students.

Service Learning Primer
David Elkind and Diana Flasher provide a thorough, step-by-step primer on implementing a quality service learning curriculum. The authors emphasize starting with small, simple projects. Be sure to visit the Project Examples page for inspiration.

Service Learning: K-12 Home Page
The National Serving-Learning Clearinghouse has a comprehensive site on many aspects of service learning. Be sure to check out the K-12 Lesson Plans for Teachers section.

National Service-Learning Partnership
A listing of numerous service learning grants available for educators and students.

 

NEWS:
E-Learning

FETC Theme: Schools Must Change
Speakers at the recent Florida Educational Technology conference posed these key questions: How can educators keep up with "digital natives," today's youth who were raised in a world of information technology? Also, how can our schools prepare all students for the challenges of an increasingly global workforce and society?

Online Courses Begin in June

With summer almost here, it's time to consider taking an online course that offers the convenience of earning credits and learning
in the comfort of one's own home.

Register soon to provide time for assigning your university user name, password, university email address, and online orientation. Sign up today!

List of summer online classes

REGISTER ONLINE OR BY FAX (PDF FORM)
Payment plan option available. Tuition is the same fee for in-state and out-of-state participants. You may participate from your home or school computer.

Call University of Wisconsin-Stout Online Professional Development (715-642-0209) if you have questions.

New for Summer 2006
~ EDUC 744-951F Teaching Information Literacy with Primary Sources
~ EDUC 744 957F Differentiation in the Classroom
~ EDUC 744 956F Building Better Instruction with Technology
~ RDGED 706 900C Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and Language Development

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

Recently a Stout online student from Kenosha, Wisconsin commented:

“E-learning is adaptive to busy schedules and saves time and money. I stopped to calculate how much commuting time and money per week this online graduate class would save me when I considered travel expenses at 25 cents per mile (includes fuel and wear on my car). I will save about 10 hours per week and $100.00 per week by taking an online course!”

Online Reading Certification Courses

Gain your certification in teaching reading through a sequence of six courses. Apply soon to begin June courses.

Master of Science in Education - Online Program

Apply to join the September 2006 cohort! University of Wisconsin-Stout's two-year, 30-credit MS Ed degree program is offered online, and no travel to campus is required. For additional information, email Amy Gullixson at gullixsona@uwstout.edu or call Amy at 715-232-5167.

Financial Aid is available for degree-seeking students.  You can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov , or to speak with a financial aid advisor, call UW-Stout's Financial Aid Office at 715-232-1363 or email finaid@uwstout.edu .

FOR MORE INFORMATION...

Request for Information Form
Email: Joan Vandervelde
Online Professional Development Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Online Courses and Dates
Archive of Past Newsletters
Call University of Wisconsin-Stout Online Professional Development (715) 642-0209 if you have questions.

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