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Creating Collaborative Communities in E-Learning
EDUC 761 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Kay Lehmann and Lisa Chamberlin
Concepts, methods and research for creating and facilitating a collaborative online community of practice.
This course is for K-12 educators, technical college and community college instructors, university instructors, curriculum consultants, and corporate trainers who want to become highly qualified in facilitating online learning in hybrid or fully online courses. Vibrant online learning communities encourage motivated independent learners. This course demonstrates the dynamics of facilitated synchronous and asynchronous discussion. Course participants will actively facilitate questioning skills, conflict resolution, netiquette, and collaborative learning through problem-based scenarios, simulations, and hands-on practice moderating online discussions.
NOTE: This is the fourth in the series of five required courses for individuals pursuing the Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching and is also open as an individual course to students seeking professional development.
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The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All projects/assignments will be submitted via e-mail or presented via the WWW. Instructor/peer comments will be available through discussion groups or sent by e-mail. This class is a valuable first step for those interested in exploring a career as an online teacher.
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The demand for online education is growing as teachers discover that Web-based courses offer a convenient alternative when pursuing educational and career advancement goals.
Note:The School of Education reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
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Email: Joan Vandervelde
Online Professional Development Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Telephone: (715) 642-0209
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