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Instructional Technology
Capstone Introduction - 6hr
TECH400
PBS TeacherLine has teamed up with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to certify teachers who lead the way in classroom technology integration. This research based, online professional development program empowers you to achieve the following:
- Demonstrate your mastery of ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T),
- Earn recognized certification in technology integration,
- Build a community of support for technology integration. Program participants engage in the following activities:
- Identify relevant research about technology and learning,
- Share digital creations that demonstrate technical standards in classroom situations,
- Develop a multimedia portfolio of classroom projects,
- Exchange ideas and strategies with other program participants,
- Interact with a coach who provides guidance and feedback.
The Capstone Program consists of three courses. In this course, Capstone Introduction, you will create a portfolio plan for implementation in Capstone I and for Capstone II.
Note: Capstone I and Capstone II are 15 weeks long each, and both require access to students.
Points/Credit Hours: 6 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
REGISTRATION & COST: EVERYONE must register and pay for this class (NOT COVERED BY THE GRANT) through the National TeacherLine website (http://pbs.org/teacherline). If you have a group of Teachers or ITRTs interested in taking this course you can contact TeacherLine's Michelle Adams (michelle.adams@whro.org) for scheduling and special group rates.
Online Syllabus
TECH400.106 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 7/1/08 to Thurs, 7/31/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH400 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Capstone I /PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program- 45hr
TECH410
PBS TeacherLine has teamed up with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to certify teachers who lead the way in classroom technology integration. This research based, online professional development program empowers you to achieve the following:
- Demonstrate your mastery of ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T),
- Earn recognized certification in technology integration,
- Build a community of support for technology integration. Program participants engage in the following activities:
- Identify relevant research about technology and learning,
- Share digital creations that demonstrate technical standards in classroom situations,
- Develop a multimedia portfolio of classroom projects,
- Exchange ideas and strategies with other program participants,
- Interact with a coach who provides guidance and feedback.
The Capstone Program consists of three courses. In this course, Capstone I, you will create a portfolio exhibit to demonstrate your use of technology. Capstone I also prepares you for Capstone II, showcasing your students'™ use of technology. Capstone I and Capstone II are 15 weeks long each.
Note: Capstone Introduction must be completed prior to enrollment.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
REGISTRATION & COST: EVERYONE must register and pay for this class (NOT COVERED BY THE GRANT) through the National TeacherLine website (http://pbs.org/teacherline) . If you have a group of Teachers or ITRTs interested in taking this course you can contact TeacherLine's Michelle Adams (michelle.adams@whro.org) for scheduling and special group rates.
Online Syllabus
TECH410 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Capstone II /PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program- 45hr
TECH415
PBS TeacherLine has teamed up with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to certify teachers who lead the way in classroom technology integration. This research based, online professional development program empowers you to achieve the following:
- Demonstrate your mastery of ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T),
- Earn recognized certification in technology integration,
- Build a community of support for technology integration. Program participants engage in the following activities:
- Identify relevant research about technology and learning,
- Share digital creations that demonstrate technical standards in classroom situations,
- Develop a multimedia portfolio of classroom projects,
- Exchange ideas and strategies with other program participants,
- Interact with a coach who provides guidance and feedback.
The Capstone Program consists of three courses. In this course, Capstone II, you will create a portfolio exhibit, showcasing your students' use of
technology. Capstone I and Capstone II are 15 weeks long each.
Note: Capstone I must be completed prior to enrollment.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
REGISTRATION & COST: EVERYONE must register and pay for this class (NOT COVERED BY THE GRANT) through the National TeacherLine website (http://pbs.org/teacherline) . If you have a group of Teachers or ITRTs interested in taking this course you can contact TeacherLine's Michelle Adams (michelle.adams@whro.org) for scheduling and special group rates.
Online Syllabus
TECH415 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Contemporary Issues - Using Technology For Discussion, Debate, And Problem Solving In The Middle School Curriculum - 30hr
TECH190
Technology can help students develop debate and problem-solving skills. This course introduces new strategies for incorporating current events, controversial issues, and pop culture into the curriculum. As a final task, create your own current events lesson plan that uses technology to foster understanding, discussion, and debate. If you want to bring contemporary issues into your social studies, humanities, or science classroom, this is your course!
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members --List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH190 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
TECH190.35 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
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Designing Technology Infused Project-Based Learning Experiences - 3 graduate credits
UED 502
4.5 CEUs / 3 graduate credits - The course will consist of an introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL), associated terminology, computer-based technologies and resources that can be used to support the PBL approach to curriculum. The course will define a general problem-solving process that participants will employ in working with the curriculum. Strategies for utilizing the Internet and other technology-based resources in instruction and ethical / managerial issues associated with using PBL and computer technology with students will be explored. Students will learn to employ search techniques to locate information that will assist them in their study and presentation of Project-Based Learning. Participants will employ a variety of methods to prepare and present lessons using the Project-Based Learning approach.
Points/Credit Hours: 3 graduate credits (90 recertification points)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-$930
nC.I.I. Services Participant-$1000
nNon-C.I.I. Members - $1000
Online Syllabus
UED 502 Norfolk State University
Facilitator: Tom Spencer
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 15, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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El Uso de la Computadora en las Experiencias Cooperativas- 30hr
TECH316
Course content is identical to TECH315. Reconocerán cómo mediante la integración de tecnología, se pueden diseñar actividades de aprendizaje cooperativo que motivan a los estudiantes a trabajar juntos y a compartir retos en su proceso de aprendizaje mientras desarrollan habilidades de pensamiento crítico.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members --List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH316 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
TECH316 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Enhancing Multicultural Education With Technology For Grades K-8 - 30hr
TECH150
Create a learning environment where all children feel their culture can be expressed and appreciated. Discover how to build a collection of educational resources and technologies that can effectively unlock new worlds and encourage students to immerse themselves in different cultural experiences. The final assignment is to design a creative teaching unit incorporating community and Internet resources to advance multicultural studies in the classroom.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH150 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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Introduction To A One-Computer Classroom - 30hr
TECH320
Your computer can do more than you may know - discover how to use it as a presentation tool, a personal productivity assistant, a catalyst for creating interactive group experiences, and a student learning center. For your final assignment, choose one of these applications, then create and implement a lesson plan to apply in your classroom.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost::
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH320 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Peggi Knight
Date/Time:Mon, 6/23/08 to Sun, 8/03/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH320 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering The Skills Of Online Teaching - 45hr
TECH522
Online facilitators take on many important roles and, thus, wear different managerial, technical, social, and pedagogical hats. Effective facilitators must know how to provide formative feedback, offer technical guidance, foster community, and communicate 'from the side' in a way that encourages learners to construct knowledge together. This course will formally introduce you to those roles and provide you with the opportunity to try on and practice wearing several of these hats. Through research-based articles and readings, discussions, collaborative projects, and other interactive experiences, you will have multiple opportunities to build and master online facilitation skills. A simulation environment (Facilitator Training Lab) will give you an opportunity to practice specific facilitator skills. To synthesize all your learning, you will create a case study based on the experiences of a hypothetical online facilitator as your final project.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
REGISTRATION & COST: EVERYONE must register and pay for this class (NOT COVERED BY THE GRANT) through the National TeacherLine website (http://pbs.org/teacherline). If you have a group of Teachers or ITRTs interested in taking this course you can contact TeacherLine's Michelle Adams (michelle.adams@whro.org) for scheduling and special group rates.
Online Syllabus
TECH522 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
TECH522 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Putting Technology To Use In The Classroom: Where To Start- 30hr
TECH160
Gain a better understanding of key issues surrounding technology integration, such as how to meet technology standards and choose the most suitable technology for a specific purpose. Identify lessons or concepts in your classroom that may benefit from technological enhancement. Learn to devise a strategy for integrating technology into your lesson plans.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH160.154 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH160 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Mon, 10/20/08 to Sun, 11/30/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH160 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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The Classroom Computer As A Learning Station - 30hr
TECH310
You can guide students as they use technology, so they learn and accomplish more - and their research is more productive. Practice designing learning station activities and providing peer review support throughout the course. As your optional task, implement and revise one activity, reflect on the learning experience, and then develop a detailed plan for your new classroom learning station.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members --List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH310 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Mon, 10/20/08 to Sun, 11/30/08 / Any
JMU credit available!
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The Computer For Personal Productivity- 30hr
TECH300
Squeeze more time out of your day by tapping the power of technology to create teaching materials and assessments; communicate with colleagues, parents, and students; improve lesson planning; and manage information. Explore areas where the computer can increase personal productivity. Then develop and implement a personal productivity plan that makes the best use of your time and resources.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member -List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members -List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH300 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
TECH300.72 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH300 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Using The Computer For Cooperative Experiences- 30hr
TECH315
Expand cooperative learning through technology. In this course, you will explore three types of online cooperative experiences: tele-collaboration, WebQuests, and project-based learning. Examine the basic elements of each model and how to apply them to a project. As a final task, develop a teaching unit that employs one of the three models, including both an assessment rubric and an implementation plan.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members -List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH315 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
TECH315.37 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
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Basic Computing/Operating Systems
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Grant Writing
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Graphic Organizers
Teaching And Learning With Graphic Organizers: Featuring Inspiration - 30hr
TECH195
Electronic graphic organizers can help students organize ideas, convey complex concepts, progress through the steps of the writing process, and develop their mathematical and scientific thinking skills. Address different learning styles by presenting information in a visual format that shows the connections between concepts. Learn to apply such electronic graphic organizers as Inspiration © across the curriculum, throughout all grade levels, at learning stations, and in computer labs. Expand and enhance student thinking and learning for presentations and personal productivity.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate : Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH195.238 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Janice West
Date/Time:Mon, 6/16/08 to Sun, 7/27/08 / Any
JMU credit available!
Online Syllabus
TECH195 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH195 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Internet Tools
Collaborating on the Internet: Keypal Projects that Promote Cultural Awareness for Grades 4-8 - 30hr
TECH155
Keypal online exchanges will open a world of cultural awareness, geographic knowledge and language skills for your students. This course will help you design a successful, collaborative keypal project for your own classroom so your students can connect with peers worldwide.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members --List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH155 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
TECH155.21 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
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Evaluating And Organizing Internet Resources And Content- 30hr
TECH340
Build the knowledge, skills, and insight to research, evaluate, and organize online classroom resources successfully. Explore the different types of material available online and the methods to evaluate them. Discuss some of the social and ethical issues posed by the Internet. Practice identifying appropriate online resources that support data-driven, problem-solving lesson plans. In your final assignment, gather, organize, and critically evaluate the content of several similar Web sites.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH340.47 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH340 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Mon, 10/13/08 to Sun, 11/23/08 / Any
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Integrating The Use Of The Internet Across The K-12 Curriculum - 3 graduate credits
UED 502
4.5 CEUs / 3 graduate credits - Educators will gain a better understanding of the Internet, its history, its potential use, and impact on education. Learn to create lesson plans that integrate Internet resources and search strategies. Learn to create a lesson that incorporates the creation of a HTML/Web page that links users to other HTML documents and Internet sites. You may receive three graduate credits (letter grade received) at the completion of this course. You may choose to take this course for 4.5 CEUs for $250.00 for a pass/fail grade. If you choose to do this, please make note of it on your registration form.
Points/Credit Hours: 3 graduate credits (90 recertification points)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-$930
nC.I.I. Services Participant-$1000
nNon-C.I.I. Members - $1000
Face-To-Face Syllabus
UED 502 Norfolk State University
Facilitator: Tom Spencer
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 15, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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Searching And Researching On The Internet - 30hr
TECH325
This course surveys the tools and background needed to use the Internet successfully as a research tool in the classroom. Practice different methods of Internet research and learn to apply them effectively and efficiently. Review the ethical and legal issues that may arise when using these new tools in the classroom. Use your new skills and knowledge to search the Internet for appropriate lesson materials to help you build a resource library.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH325.79 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Janice West
Date/Time: Mon, 6/16/08 to Sun, 7/27/08 / Any
JMU credit available!
Online Syllabus
TECH325 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Teaching With WebQuests For Grades K-12 - 30hr
TECH145
Discover Internet resources that promote inquiry oriented student learning and smart use of the Web for research and class assignments. In this course, you will explore WebQuests and learn to integrate the Internet into your curriculum effectively. You will design a WebQuest to enhance a classroom unit or curriculum area to engage students in meaningful research.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost::
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH145.210 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any
Online Syllabus
TECH145 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Rosemary Wagoner
Date/Time:Mon, 6/30/08 to Sun, 8/10/08 / Any
***ONE JMU credit available for this course***!
Online Syllabus
TECH145 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Multimedia
Using Multimedia To Develop Understanding - 30hr
TECH305
Help students in all grades use multimedia tools to demonstrate their authentic understanding of a subject. This course shows how Bloom's Taxonomy can help guide your assessment of a project's promotion of higher-level thinking skills. Learn to instill a strong understanding of content while promoting critical-thinking skills. Develop a project that integrates the use of multimedia in class assignments.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
Online Syllabus
TECH305 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Mon, 10/27/08 to Sun, 12/07/08 / Any
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Spreadsheets
None Being Offered at this time.
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TSIP Training
Integration & Implementation Of Virginia DOE Computer Technology Standards Of Learning Into The K-12 Curriculum - 3 graduate credits
UED 502
4.5 CEUs / 3 graduate credits - The emphasis of this course is on the integration of the technology into the curriculum. Activities will center on the Virginia Department of Education Computer/Technology Standards of Learning for students as well as Technology Standards For Instructional Personnel (TSIP). Topics include: school computer networking-hardware configuration and administration; curricular integration of computer peripheral devices, word processing, advanced page layout, multimedia presentation, spreadsheets, databases, the use of the Internet, and HTML (Homepage) document development. You may receive three graduate credits (letter grade received) at the completion of this course. You may choose to take this course for 4.5 CEUs for $250.00 for a pass/fail grade. If you choose to do this, please make note of it on your registration form.
Points/Credit Hours: 3 graduate credits (90 recertification points)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-$930
nC.I.I. Services Participant -$1000
nNon-C.I.I. Members - $1000
Face-To-Face Syllabus
UED 502 Norfolk State University
Facilitator: Tom Spencer
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 15, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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TSIP Anywhere Anytime - 45hr
AKTECH100
TSIP Anywhere Anytime is a six-week online course that is an online adaptation of the ever popular Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIP) Certification course that has been offered for years as a face-to-face class through the C.I.I. The purpose of this course is designed to assist Virginia Educators in exploring and developing expertise with the various aspects of telecommunications tools as well as model the ways in which these tools can be used for personal learning and for integration into the teaching/learning process. This course will focus on six main areas: beginning Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and beginning Internet.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-