Instructor Name
Instructor Bio

E-mail: Instructor E-Mail
Phone: Instructor Phone

Course Description

Goal(s):
The goal of this course is to

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• Goal 2

Objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to

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• Objective 3
  
  
• Objective 4
  
  
• Objective 5
  
  

The course has a modular structure, which is consistent and predictable. The course Web site has a straightforward design and is easily navigable. Instructions and due dates for activities and assignments are clearly articulated so students know what is expected of them and can easily stay on track. Due dates of weekly assignments are staggered throughout the week (see the course calendar) in order to give participants time to read and comment on their classmates� work before the scheduled synchronous session. The course design is based on principles of collaborative learning and active participation, as well as sharing of thoughts and problem solving.

For each course module, participants will be presented with a text-based lecture along with hyperlinks to related online articles. Participants will engage in guided discussions about these topics via the asynchronous conferencing forum. Discussions will be prompted by "advanced organizer" questions inviting participants to consider the topic as it relates to their own personal teaching situations. At the end of each module, participants will experience a synchronous session modeling the theme of the week and further exploring the salient issues. Each synchronous session will last one hour.

At the end of each module, participants will submit a short summary of what they believe are the most important things they learned that week and how it relates to their job.

Assigned readings and responses to discussion questions should take place during the module in which they are assigned in order to get the most benefit from the discussions. Instructions and due dates for activities and assignments are clearly articulated so students know what is expected of them and can easily stay on track. Due dates of module assignments are staggered in order to give participants time to read and comment on their classmates� work. We know you have lives beyond the scope of this course and since professional adults often have free time on weekends, we have also taken that into consideration. However, if you will be unable to complete an assignment due to professional obligations notify the instructor. Better yet, prepare the assignment early and post it. This will give your classmates a head start in reading and responding to your work. See the course calendar to get an overview of when assignments are due.

The following activities and requirements apply to this course:

• Log into the course a minimum of three times a week to stay active and involved.
  
  
• Read the instructor's lesson introductions and assigned articles from the Web.
  
  
• Answer weekly discussion questions related to the assigned Web articles.
  
  
• Prepare and submit other assignments (e.g. synchronous session plans, contributions to course wiki)
  
  
• Engage in positive and meaningful dialog with classmates concerning the course subject matter.
  
  
• Attend the required synchronous sessions.
  
  
• Write a summary of the key items covered each week and how they apply to your field of teaching.
  
  

Course Orientation:
Within the first three days of the course, students will submit a short biography of themselves to the forum area. This assignment gives participants practice with using the conferencing program and creates a sense of community. It also helps students find common links among themselves.

Module Discussion Questions:
The questions serve as advance organizers to encourage critical thinking and informed participation. Due by the date they are listed on the course calendar, specific discussion questions (requiring a 150-300 word response) will be assigned to individuals with ensuing discussion from all course members. The time specified for the initial posting ensures that all participants have ample opportunity to interact.

Module Summaries:
By the end of the module, students will submit a 100-200 word summary of what they feel to have been the most important points covered in the course that week and relate this to their own teaching goals. This exercise has four functions:

• It helps the students reinforce and synthesize the material covered.
  
  
• Each student personalizes the material, adapting it to his/her own specific professional needs.
  
  
• Students get a multitude of perspectives on the week's subject and how it could be useful to them.
  
  
• It gives insight to the instructor to understand what parts of the course have been effective and what may need to be taught in more depth the next time.

Module 1 - Module 1 Title

Topics:

Module 1 Overview

Readings for Module 1:

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Assignments for Module 1: (more specific directions will be given at the start of the module, when the link to module 1 shows on your navigation bar and on the course module page.)

• Assignment 1
  
  
• Assignment 2
  
  
• Assignment 3
  
  
• Assignment 4
  
  
• Assignment 5

Module 2 - Module 2 Title

Topics:

Module 2 Overview

Readings for Module 2:

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Assignments for Module 2: (more specific directions will be given at the start of the module, when the link to Module 2 shows on your navigation bar and on the course module page.)

• Assignment 1
  
  
• Assignment 2
  
  
• Assignment 3
  
  
• Assignment 4
  
  
• Assignment 5

Module 3 - Module 3 Title

Topics:

Module 3 Overview

Readings for Module 3:

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Assignments for Module 3: (more specific directions will be given at the start of the module, when the link to module 3 shows on your navigation bar and on the course module page.)

• Assignment 1
  
  
• Assignment 2
  
  
• Assignment 3
  
  
• Assignment 4
  
  
• Assignment 5

Module 4 - Module 4 Title

Topics:

Module 4 Overview

Readings for Module 4:

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Assignments for Module 4: (more specific directions will be given at the start of the module, when the link to module 4 shows on your navigation bar and on the course module page.)

• Assignment 1
  
  
• Assignment 2
  
  
• Assignment 3
  
  
• Assignment 4
  
  
• Assignment 5