Online & Video Courses
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Grant Wood AEA
Strategic Teaching for Online Learning I
This course is one of two courses which will provide educators with online learning from a student perspective and allow them as teachers to: develop and implement successful strategies for online teaching; anticipate challenges and problems in the online classroom; and understand the need for appropriate responsiveness and a supportive attitude toward students. This 4-week course provides an Orientation to Online Teaching and Learning, a exploration of Online Communication Strategies, Online Learning Resources and Lesson Design, and strategies to provide Collaborative Learning and Focus on Needs in an online environment. Those enrolled will need to log into the course four to five days a week and participate in a synchronous (real time) session once a week on a schedule arranged to meet participant's needs.
Prerequisites: Enrollees must hold at least a bachelor's degree and have daily access to a computer with an Internet connection. Prerequisite computer skills include finding information ont he Internet, basic word processing, and sending/receiving email.
Number: TBD
Dates/Time: TBD
Location: Online
Audience: K-12 Educators
Registration: Register online at http://www.lincotower.com. DO NOT SEND REGISTRATIONS TO GRANT WOOD AEA. Credit registration directions will be sent once LincoTower has received your registration.
Fees: Registration fee = $325 payable to LincoTower at the time of registering with LincoTower. Registration for credit is not complete until all fees are paid in full in advance of the first class. Total for Renewal credit = $50, payable to Grant Wood AEA at the time of registering for credit.
Credit: R - 2 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Jan Mitchell, Lead Instructor, LincoTower
CE Credits Online
Grant Wood AEA 10 Educators now receive discount pricing for CE Credits Online Professional Development courses! These courses are approved for graduate credit through Humboldt State University (HSU), part of the California University System. HSU graduate credits are accepted by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners for the purpose of renewing an educational license. For Iowa licensure renewal, university credit must be obtained through HSU at the end of the course with an additional fee of $46 per credit plus a $10 processing fee per transaction. Graduate credit will be issued by HSU and they will send participants a transcript after successful course completion.
The courses are interactive, standards-based and research-driven. They are delivered totally online, and participants can work anytime, anywhere, 24/7, as their schedules permit.
The following courses are offered for 1 - 3 post-baccalaureate (graduate level) semester hours.
Giving Directive That Students Will Follow
Stopping Disruptive Behavior
Conducting the Parent Conference
Rights and Responsibilities in the Disciplinary Process
Today's Classroom: Foundations of and current Trends in Education
Coaching to Improve Teaching and Learning
Coaching to Improve Reading
Differentiated Instruction in the Regular Classroom (K-12)
To view syllabi, course descriptions, sample lessons, or to enroll click here http://www.cecreditsonline.org/cecreditsonline.aspx?c=457 or call 888-263-9980, ext. 110.
Drake University
Drake Online Courses
• Online course enrollment ends on the day prior to the start date for the course section, unless otherwise noted on the website.
• Drake approved instructors will grade all assignments as well as facilitate all courses.
• Grades will be processed within 60 days after submission of coursework.
• Upon successful course completion, graduate credit will be awarded by Drake University.
• Free transcript will be mailed once per semester. Additional transcripts can be requested for a $5.00 fee.
• Courses are 1, 2, and 3 semester hour graduate credits.
• Students cannot take both the video and online version of the same course for credit.
• Topics include: Assessment, Classroom Management, Curriculum and Instruction, English Language Learners, Leadership, Mathematics, Science & Technology, Professional Growth & Development, Reading & Literacy, Science, and Technology
Drake Video Courses
• You may enroll at anytime for video courses and have 1 year to complete.
• Course requirements include: view all video segments, complete assigned readings, submit module assignments, submit a final synthesis assignment.
• Drake instructors will grade all assignments.
• Grades will be processed within 60 days after submission of coursework.
• Upon successful course completion, graduate credit will be awarded by Drake University, Department of Extension Education.
• Free transcript will be mailed once per semester. Additional transcripts can be requested for a $5.00 fee.
• Each course is designated as a 3 semester hour graduate credit course (with the equivalent of 45 contact hours).
• Students cannot take both the video and online version of the same course for credit.
• Technology requirements: DVD player
Listing of Drake's Video Courses
These are online courses accessed via the Internet. Please make sure when registering that you include the e-mail address at which you wish to receive information about this course. An e-mail will be sent to the address you provide during the week preceding the start of the course inviting you to join this course. Failure to respond to this email before the starting date will result in being denied access to the course. Participants are expected to log in to the course several times per week over the duration of the course to obtain weekly assignments, post responses to discussion questions, and comment on other participants' postings.
Morningside College
Morningside College and Virtual Education Software, Inc. (VESi), located in Spokane, Washington, have partnered to offer convenient and relevant professional development courses completed via CD-Rom. VESi provides the courseware. The graduate student sets the pace. Morningside College awards the credit. Starting January 2009 the cost will be $190 for a 2-credit course and $230 for a 3-credit course. Courses are offered on a variety of topics including Classroom Management, Literacy, Autism, ADD, Talented & Gifted, Children's Mental Health & Behavior.
For more information regarding courses, visit the Virtual Education Software, Inc. website at http://www.virtualeduc.com/morningside/.
Registration information is available at the VESi website or at 800-313-6744.
PBS TeacherLine provides PreK-12 teachers across the country with high-quality, standards-and research-based professional development that teachers need to improve their skills to enhance your students’ achievement. With PBS TeacherLine, trained, certified facilitators ensure that teachers will get the most out of their online learning experience.
Why Teachers Choose PBS TeacherLine
* Convenient, Flexible and Easy to Use
* Direct Classroom Applications
* Collaborative Learning Environment
* Engaging, High-quality Content
* Lead to Professional Recognition
PBS courses are not offered for Iowa license renewal credit. If you intend to use a PBS course to renew your Iowa educator license you must register for graduate credit.
You must create a new PBS TeacherLine membership account before you can take a course. To register for free membership, visit www.pbs.org/teacherline/
If you are not familiar with taking an online course, you must complete the free PBS “Practice Learning Online with TeacherLine” orientation course prior to the start of the class. This will automatically appear as one of your courses after you have registered.
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