Edustruct.com: Beta Testers Needed

OPEN CALL FOR TEACHER BETA TESTERS

I've offered feedback to Mark at mbavisotto@gmail.com. I found many areas in need of improvement. Frankly I hit him hard on issues I think are absolutely necessary for any CMS.

Mark's response to my very blunt feedback showed his passion and dedication to making his product competitive.

 If you're willing to take a deeper look at the Edustruct CMS in development and offer specific feedback you'll be part of an interesting learning loop. I suggest you approach this test with an open mind. Create a list of features you want. Explore the Course and Discussion elements. Let Mark know what it would take to temp you into investing the time and effort needed to create and teach online classes using this CMS.

My guess? Everyone will learn something by going through the process. Dennis

On 12/11/12 10:23 AM, Mark Bavisotto wrote:
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Dennis Hello,

Thanks for connecting,

We're looking for some teachers and students to be beta testers for our software release. Please send this to your teachers. Go to social.edustruct.com and click on signup. Sign up as a teacher (don't worry about school code) and use the software. I have to start collecting data and feedback to see if we're on the right track. The software includes:

1. Public and Private Learning Communities
2. Group walls
3. Drop Box
4. Event Planning
5. Messaging service
6. connecting with outside resources to share with your classes
7. super admin panel- ( Admin has total control and view over the whole system)
8. Share ideas and documents with other schools- School to School Collaboration
9. Assignment Creation
10. Assessment Creation
11. Google Docs Integration
12. Google Hangout Integration
13. Safe-T-Net (Bully prevention)
14. Blogging
15. Video and Content embedding
16. Digital collaboration on documents
17. Online Class Creation
18. much much more. (After beta release)- whiteboard functionality, Professional development communities, webinar creation, SIS Features etc....

Pass this on to as many teachers as possible.. Let me know if this is something you can do or you know of other teachers who can benefit from this.

Have them go to edustruct.com and sign up using the teacher signup link. It takes no more than a minute to sign up and activate their account. Again, there's Green Question Marks where users can view help videos to make their experience that much easier. Anything you can do for us will be greatly appreciated and I hope you share it with scoop it and your facebook page.

I really appreciate your help on this and we're striving to change education one classroom at a time.

Thanks
Mark
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Bulletin for our UW-Stout Certificate Holders

Happy Holidays to everyone!

I'd like to call your attention to a few new courses that graduates of our E-Learning and Instructional Design Certificate programs might want to consider.

Adding additional units to your Certificate areas will help you establish your subject matter expertise. When it comes to college and university employment.  Most schools want to see 18+ graduate units beyond your masters degree on your transcripts.  With this in mind...

If you have the E-Learning Certificate, consider earning the Instructional Design Certificate.

If you have the Instructional  Design Certificate, consider earning the E-Learning Certificate.

For new classes that would enhance either certificate consider:

Susan Manning: 
EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment
1 graduate credit
Integration of interactive games and simulations with the curriculum, implications for effective assessment. Use of games to support collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making and to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom including benefits and drawbacks.
February 4 - March 1, 2013 or  April 1 - 26, 2013

Kay Lehmann:
EDUC 696B Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies
1 graduate credit
Explore inspiring and effective ways to use social media for professional development, training or in the classroom. Connect  professionally and/or connect students with learning opportunities via social networks and cloud-based tools. Learn how to use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other personal learning networks for instantaneous and targeted professional development.
February 4 - March 1, 2013

Ann Bell:
EDUC 641 Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for cell phones, tablets and iPads)
3 graduate credits
Explore how to integrate mobile learning in your classroom using handheld technology such as the iPad, iPad2, iPod Touch, iPhone, and smartphones. In-depth analysis of mobile learning research, trends, instructional strategies, curriculum integration, professional development, and on-the-job training, and use in the flipped classroom.
January 28 - March 22, 2013  or March 25 - May 17, 2013

Jim Erbe:
EDUC 744 929 Web Design for Educators
3 graduate credits
Explore the essential elements of Web design and utilize practical activities and step-by-step procedures to design, build, and post a website using Google Sites. Learn what makes an effective educational website and what features are critical to motivate learning.
January 14 - March 8, 2013

(Pass the word to your colleagues as well? )

Dennis O'Connor
Program Advisor
UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching

David Wiley on Openness (TEDx)

David Wiley is an open education pioneer.  He describes the essential attributes of open education as sharing expertise and being open to:

• Reuse
• Redistribute
• Revise
• Remix

Just a few years ago most educators were so snarled in the Gordian Knot of copyright and fair-use fears they were afraid to teach with online content.  Now open education is an international movement.

The basic values of open education: sharing and generosity promote world wide learning in a dramatic and empowering way.

To promote this way of learning we must overcome the "inner two year old" and stop screaming mine!

Wiley argues that "openness is really the only means of doing education". In deed he makes the point that without sharing there is no education.

If you're reading this blog you've already built some expertise in the area of online education. Working online makes it very easy to share.  Wiley makes a point that should encourage you to share your knowledge:" Expertise is Nonrivalrous. It can be given without being given away."

He also makes some insightful comments about how Course Management Systems restrict the flow of information is outdated thinking.

As always, Wiley is thought provoking and forward thinking.  Take 15 minutes to 'Open' your thinking!

Snack Learning" and Other Mobile Learning Trends

Tech Tips Newsletter December 7, 2012 Editor: Karen Franker This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message.   NOTE: Web version of the newsletter http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/blog.cfm   Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching --------------------   In this issue... Final Call for Online Courses Starting in January "Snack Learning" and Other Mobile Learning Trends and Predictions Tech Tip: The Easiest Way to Print From Your iPhone   Make an Early New Year's Resolution Start on Your Professional Development in January http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/courses.cfm No tuition payment is due now; 10% is due in early February.  Check out this popular course! EDUC 641 Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for cell phones, tablets and iPads) This course provides hands-on exploration using your iPad (any version), or iPod Touch, iPhone or other tablet and smartphone to integrate mobile learning in your teaching, professional development or training program, and in the flipped classroom. Two options:  January 28 - March 22, 2013  or March 25 - May 17, 2013   Register online today!     "Snack Learning" and Other Mobile Learning Trends and Predictions   How has mobile learning impacted teaching and learning in 2012, and what do educational leaders see as the next intriguing directions for mLearning?   6 Mobile Learning Trends That Grew in 2012 Stephanie Kovach describes the top six growth areas in mobile learning including: Bring Your Own Device, “snack learning”, and location-based integration with workplace training.   Where Mobile is Going in 2013: Five Trends to Watch Miles McNamee offers a list of the top trends for mobile learning including: growth of app development, cloud storage, and  an integrated user experience.   Mobile Learning Mind Map Gary Woodill’s diagram depicts the past and present of mobile learning, and offers intriguing speculations about the future, such as device shape-shifting.   The Mobile Classroom Edutopia staff members share their Pinterest collection of favorite resources for mobile learning, including numerous infographics.   12 Principles of Mobile Learning The TeachThought staff lists key principles and challenges in the evolution of mobile learning, with a focus on how learners access content and how a “curriculum” is defined.   Tech Tip: The Easiest Way to Print From Your iPhone Dave Leclair provides step-by-step directions for using the Printer Pro app to print from an iPhone to wired and wireless printers, all without having to copy any files onto your phone.   Register for a Spring Course Online Today! Request Information Online School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253 Archives - back issues in case you missed the most recent newsletter.

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E-Learning with a Vuvox Twist

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Share This:     Tech Tips Newsletter November 8, 2012 Editor: Karen Franker This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message.  NOTE: Web version of the newsletter http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/blog.cfm Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching -------------------- In this issue... Register Today for January Online Courses Assessing and Facilitating Collaborative and Team-based Learning Tech Tip: Fix the Top 7 Accidental Keyboard Shortcuts Apply soon for the next cohort of the MSE online program - Due Dec 15!  Reserve a Spot in a January Online Course No tuition payment is due now; 10% is due in early February.  View new courses and dates. http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/courses.cfm Register online today! http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/register.cfm Assessing and Facilitating Collaborative and Team-Based Learning This newsletter focuses on strategies for assessing, developing and managing successful team-based learning experiences.  Working With GroupsThe Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State resource page provides excellent examples for Team Peer Evaluation forms. Collaboration Rubric Karen Franker’s teamwork rubric is an effective tool for self-assessment and peer feedback for group activities. Elementary Teamwork Rubric and Primary Grade Teamwork Rubric (PDF) Collaboration in the Classroom: What Does Research and Experience Say? (PDF) The University of Maryland University College staff describes advantages of small group work and specific strategies for managing groups. What is Cooperative Learning?  The Carleton College staff identifies five key elements that differentiate cooperative learning from simply dividing students into groups. Groups and Team-Based Learning Duke University’s Center for Instructional Technology provides seven recommended group roles: recorder, timekeeper, reality checker, devil’s advocate, and spy.  How to Build Happy Brains Judy Willis explains how supportive, low-stress, cooperative activities markedly increase adolescent students’ learning. 7 Things You Should Know About Assessing Online Team-Based Learning (PDF) The Educause Learning Initiative (ELI) presents tips on tracking progress and developing process-oriented measurements. Tech Tip: Fix the Top 7 Accidental Keyboard Shortcuts Yaara Lancet describes how to quickly recover from common MS Windows keyboard errors that can result in flipped screen displays, malfunctioning number pads, and randomly-closing windows. Apply for the Masters Degree Program - Deadline December 15! Apply by December 15 for the UW-Stout Online Master of Science in Education Program. UW-Stout offers a Master of Science in Education degree, entirely online, which allows you to earn a graduate degree from home on your schedule. UW-Stout’s online degree is convenient, flexible, and from a highly regarded, NCATE accredited university.   Apply and send your transcripts by December 15! If you complete two courses each term, you will earn your degree in two years! Visit: http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/mse/ Register now to reserve a spot.   Register Online! Request Information Online  School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253 Archives - back issues in case you missed the most recent newsletter. University of Wisconsin-Stout | College of Education, Health and Human Sciences 712 South Broadway Street, Menomonie, WI 54751 | Phone: 715-232-2253

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Best Practices for Online Discussion: 16 Quality, Timing, and Value Added Response Tips

Expertly facilitated online discussion is the driving force for community in e-learning classes. Creating norms for discussion quality and timing improve the dialog. This also helps the facilitator step back as students learn to deepen their online dialog.
The following quality, timing, and response tips were suggested by my network of e-learning professionals and by the participants in E-Learning for Educators, part of the UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program.

8 Quality and Timing Tips for Online Discussion:

1. Focus on the prompt; follow the directions in the prompt closely.
2. Respond to those who respond to you! This is essential!
3. Avoid short "Me too" or "I agree" posts. Make your posts substantial
4. Add value to the discussion (see below).
5. Post early in the week. You'll get more response and become more engaged in conversation.
6. Respond throughout the week; you help sustain the dialog.
7. Avoid doing all of your posting at the end of the week. You miss out on interaction.
8. Use direct quotations from your text or online source. (Cite the source so your reader can find it.)

8 Value Added Response Techniques:

1. Ask a specific question (but avoid prompting yes or no answers).
2. Ask an open ended (on topic) question that invites a response.
3. Expand on the a specific element of the post.
4. Provide a teaching story that illustrates the a main idea.
5. Offer a different perspective on an essential idea in the post.
6. Provide an online resource relevant to the topic (include a hyperlink).
7. Describe a method you use in your practice.
8. Provide a summary of the ideas posted so far (good when you come late to the conversation).

Please Share tips and techniques you use to improve online discussion!

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Facilitation Resources

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Blended Learning Articles

E-Learning Technology + Classroom Presence

Here's a link to 70+ recent articles about blended learning.

Learn to mix the best of both worlds as you build 21st Century Classroom.

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E-Learning Jobs: Job Listings.

Here is a link to a curated list of jobs I maintain as a service for the graduate students in the UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program.  I update this list (almost) daily. 

Click here for:

E-Learning Job Listings

I've also written a series of articles about how to find e-learning jobs.  These articles will give you a good start as you plan your online career!

E-Learning Job Articles

Build an Online Career (Interactive graphic)
E-Learning Jobs Listings
Where and How to Find E-Learning Jobs
Finding E-Learning Jobs
Finding Online Teaching Jobs: Are you a Online Teaching, Adjunct Instructor, K-12 Virtual Teacher? 
E-Portfolios for Career Development: It's not just resumes anymore!
Make Money Teaching Online 
Successful Techniques and Proven Strategies for Finding Online Teaching Work

E-Learning for Educators: Scoop.it Magazine

I'm happy to announce a new scoop.it magazine that will be built from articles suggested by students in UW-Stout's E-Learning for Educators course. (This is the first class in our Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching program.)

http://www.scoop.it/t/uw-stout-e-learning-for-educators

Tech Tips Newsletter: Video, Flipped Classroom, Game Based Learning

Tech Tips Newsletter August 16, 2012 Editor: Karen Franker

This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message. NOTE: Web version of the newsletter http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/blog.cfm Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching -------------------- In this issue... Top Web Tools for Creating and Curating Videos in the Flipped Classroom Program Spotlight - Final Call Instructional Design Certificate  Tech Tip: Turn Your PowerPoint 2010 Presentation into a Video New Fall Online Courses including Flipped Classroom Design Last Date to Apply for the Masters Degree Program Top Web Tools for Creating and Curating Videos This newsletter features the top educator-recommended online tools for creating and organizing videos. Explore a variety of free tools that make it easy to incorporate video in a flipped classroom. How Do You Make Your Videos? (Video 1minute:36 seconds) Katie Gimbar explains how she uses a flip cam and whiteboard to create quick and simple videos for her flipped classroom. 10 Ways to Create Videos without Installing Software Richard Byrne lists and describes his favorite Web-based tools for creating videos. 35 Sources for Curated Educational Videos Carrie Schneider has gathered a useful list of websites that take the guesswork out of locating high quality videos by desired topic. 5 Free Tools for Curating Educational Videos from Across the Web Richard Byrne describes some excellent tools for collecting and organizing playlists of educational videos. 5 Free Screen Recording Apps and Services David Andrade describes the best free screen-recording tools for creating tutorials, review sessions, and presentations. 10 Awesome Free Video Editing Tools for Teachers Med Kharbach shares a list of the best free tools for creating and editing video clips. Tech Tip: Turn Your PowerPoint 2010 Presentation into a Video To make PowerPoint 2010 presentations viewable by students who don’t have access to the software, you can save your presentation as a wmv file. Program Spotlight: Instructional Design Certificate Program http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/instructionaldesigncert.cfm Register by Monday to reserve a spot in the first ID course that begins on August 27th. Online Course Sequence: EDUC 765 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design August 27 - October 19, 2012 EDUC 766 Instructional Strategies and Assessment Methods October 22 - December 14, 2012 EDUC 767 Designing Computer-Based Training (CBT) January 7 - March 1, 2013 EDUC 768 Project Management for Instructional Development March 11 - May 3, 2013 Eight-week online courses Complete the certificate in 8 months 12 graduate credits Apply project management skills to instructional development Focus on real-world projects and build your e-portfolio to aid in job searches Includes career mentoring via LinkedIn Taught by currently practicing instructional designers Credits may be applied as electives in the Master of Science in Education graduate degree program What Our Students Say… "Within 60 days of finishing the program, I had three interviews for ID positions. I accepted and started one of the positions."~ Julie Kling, Ed.D. “"I am inspired! Then there is the part about the instructor as a person that I enjoyed... his sense of humor, attentiveness, and encouragement throughout our learning. This combination made my experience taking EDUC 765 valuable and even enjoyable." ~ Julie Zaloudek Program Director, Human Development and Family Studies New Fall Online Courses List of 2012 Online Courses  Register now to reserve a spot.  Meet your goals for continuing education professional development. No tuition is due until September 18th. A payment plan is available with 10% of tuition due at that time. Check out the new courses. Flipped Classroom Design Using Games for Learning and Assessment Math Assessment for Response to Intervention (RTI) Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for iPads, tablets, and cell phones) Last Date to Apply for the Masters Degree Program Apply by August 30th for the UW-Stout Online Master of Science in Education Program UW-Stout offers a Master of Science in Education degree, entirely online, which allows you to earn a graduate degree from home on your schedule. UW-Stout’s online degree is convenient, flexible, and from a highly regarded, NCATE accredited university.   Apply and send your transcripts by August 30th. If you complete two courses each term, you will earn your degree in two years! Visit: http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/mse/ Register Online! Request Information Online School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253 Archives - back issues in case you missed the most recent newsletter.

Twitter for Teachers

Here's my curated archive of great Twitter articles: 
http://www.scoop.it/t/e-learning-and-online-teaching?tag=Twitter

Time Management

Here's a tip:  Don't read all of the time management articles I'm sending your way. Just read one or two and promise yourself you'll try at least one of the techniques today! 

"If you eat a live frog the very first thing each morning,

 you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that it's probably 

the worst thing you'll do all day"

Mark Twain

Here's a link to articles tagged Time Management on my e-learning scoop.it magazine. http://www.scoop.it/t/e-learning-and-online-teaching?tag=time-management

Collaborize Classroom: New Approaches to Online Discussion

I set up a free account and was up and running quickly.  Collaborize Classroom was one of the best 'finds' from my time at the ISTE 2012 Convention in San Diego. Although they are targeting middle and high school teachers, everything they provide fits my needs as an e-learning instructor at the graduate level.

Even if you don't use the website,  don't miss their Topic Library.  It's filled with solid information and ideas for online teaching.

They also have an App for iPhones.

This is worth the time it will take you to review the materials.  Take a look!

~ Dennis

YouTube Digital Citizenship Curriculum

 An exciting initiative for students and teachers to develop digital literacy skills on YouTube and across the wider web in a few short lessons. To take part, go to www.google.com/edu/ytcurric or www.youtube.com/teachers.

E-Learning and Online Teaching: Digital Magazine

UW-Stout Online: Final Call for Summer Online Courses

June 13, 2012 Final Call for Summer Online Courses The following courses still have a few openings left. Register by Friday morning to reserve a spot in an online professional development course for continuing education, advanced certification or to renew your license. EDUC 641 960 Mobile Learning Instructional Design June 18 - August 17, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/mobilelearning.cfm EDUC 642 960 Teaching Digital Media Literacy in the Content Areas: Using Primary Sources June 18 - July 27, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/primarysources.cfm EDUC 744 909 Middle School Through Adult 6-Traits Writing Instruction June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/traits.cfm EDUC 744 920 Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits Elementary (PK-4)  June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/traits.cfm EDUC 744 925 Bullying in Schools June 18 - July 27, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/safeschool.cfm EDUC 744 929 Web Design for Educators June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/webdesign.cfm EDUC 744 966 Implementing Instructional Technology Innovations June 18 - August 17, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/innovations.cfm EDUC 744 970 Strategies for Dealing with Disruptive Behavior June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/disruptive-student-behavior.cfm EDUC 744 971 Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/integration-of-stem.cfm EDUC 760 962 E-learning for Educators June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/elearning.cfm EDUC 761 960 Collaborative Communities in E-learning June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/onlineclass.cfm EDUC 762 961 Assessment in E-learning June 18 - August 10, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/assessonlineclass.cfm EDUC 766 960 Instructional Strategies and Assessment Methods June 25 - August 17, 2012 Prequisite: EDUC 765 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/idstrategies.cfm EDUC 768 960 Project Management for Instructional Development June 25 - August 17, 2012 Prerequisite: EDUC 767 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/idprojmanagement.cfm EDUC 696B 960 Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies July 9 - August 3, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/social-media-instructional-strategies.cfm EDUC 696C 960 Using Games for Learning and Assessment July 9 - August 3, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/games-for-learning-and-assessment.cfm EDUC 765 900 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design August 27 - October 19, 2012 http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/idtrends.cfm Register Online!  http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/register.cfm  Request Information Online http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/infoform.cfm School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253

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Using Games for Learning and Assessment

University of Wisconsin-Stout Online

Using Games for Learning and Assessment

Online Course 1 semester hour graduate credit ($397)
Instructor: Dr. Susan Manning
Tuition and Registration

EDUC 696C Summer: July 9 – August 3, 2012
or
EDUC 644 Fall: October 1 – October 26, 2012 

Who should enroll? Designed for educators and trainers interested in learning about game-based learning and assessment. Explore quests, incentives like badges, the core tenants of game-based learning and how it supports the inquiry process. Get your game on and gamify learning for your students!

Description Integration of interactive games and simulations with the curriculum, implications for effective assessment. Use of games to support collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making and to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom including benefits and drawbacks. (This course does not teach game design or use game design software.) This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program. NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer the credit to another university.
Textbook McGonigal, Jane. Reality is Broken (2011), Penguin Press. ISBN: 1594202850
Available from Amazon  or Kindle Edition or Barnes & Noble

Additional web-based readings and media will be available within the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Differentiate between various types of games and simulations and match with types of assessment techniques.

Critically analyze and reflect on benefits and drawbacks of interactive games and simulations when determining the best assessment tool to match a curricular or training need.

Collaborate with others using online tools and demonstrate how to locate, evaluate and select games or simulations for a specific instructional need.

Create assessment action plans and field test interactive games or simulations and demonstrate ability to determine a curricular/training fit in instructional decision making.

Interpret assessment results of field tests and assess the effectiveness in supporting identified learner outcomes. 

Alignment with Standards Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 4, 7, 8,10

National Board for Professional Teaching Standard 3

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule. The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week.

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EDUC 696B Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies

University of Wisconsin-Stout Online

EDUC 696B Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies 

Online Course 1 semester hour graduate credit ($397)
Instructor: Dr. Kay Lehmann
Tuition and Registration
EDUC 696B 961 May 29 - June 25, 2012
EDUC 696B 960 July 9 - August 3, 2012
EDUC 696B 900 October 1 – December 14, 2012

Who should enroll?

Designed for elementary, middle school, and high school classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, school administrators and support staff at all levels.  

Explore inspiring and effective ways to use social media for professional development or in the classroom or assignments, assessments, cross-cultural communication and language learning, collaborative learning, and real-world experiential learning. 

Connect  professionally and/or connect students with learning opportunities via social networks and cloud-based tools. Also, learn how to use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other personal learning networks for instantaneous and targeted professional development.

Description

Social media applications for professional development, global collaborative initiatives, learning community development and collaborations. Digital citizenship and learning outcomes and assessment using social media.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program. NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer the credit to another university.

Textbook

Levinson, M. (2010). From fear to Facebook: One school’s journey. ISTE: Eugene, OR. ISBN-13: 978-1564842701 Available from amazon.com or iste.org as a paperback or from amazon.com as a Kindle edition.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Advocate and model safe, legal, and ethical use of social media.
2. Evaluate a variety of social media tools for professional or classroom use and develop learning applications.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of collaboration and communication strategies using social media with other professionals, community partners, or parents.
4. Critically analyze connected classroom projects and professional development opportunities conducted via social media.
5. Develop an assessment tool for evaluating social media for classroom or professional applications.
6. Develop an action plan demonstrating ethical and effective application of social media for communication, professional development, assessment of learning, learning communities, experiential learning or integration in the curriculum. 

Alignment with Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 4 and 5

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week.

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Evaluating the Best Educational Apps

Tech Tips Newsletter May 10, 2012 Editor: Karen Franker

This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message.   NOTE: Web version of the newsletter http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/blog.cfm   Find us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching --------------------   In this issue... Evaluating the Best Educational Apps   Summer Online Courses  - Reserve a Spot Now (several classes are already full) Tech Tip: 52 Great Google Doc Secrets   Evaluating the Best Educational Apps   This week’s newsletter features top educators’ advice on how to locate and select top-rated apps for iPads, iPods, tablets, and other mobile devices.   Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps Tony Vincent has compiled an outstanding collection of the best rubrics for evaluating educational apps. Included is a downloadable version of Tony’s Education App Evaluation Rubric and Checklist.   Bloomin’ Apps Kathy Schrock’s clickable and colorful diagrams designate quality mobile apps for each level of Blooms’ Taxonomy for Google Apps, iPad apps, Android apps, and Web 2.0 tools.   15 Free Online Apps to Get Your Students Creating Bradley Lands describes 15 apps that focus on the creating level of Bloom’s taxonomy and help students demonstrate mastery of content. Also see 12 Free Online Apps to Get Your Students Publishing.   Top 10 Sites for Educational Apps David Kapuler lists his 10 favorite Web sites for locating high quality educational apps, including: APPitic, Mind Leap, and Teachers With Apps. 10 of the Best Apple Apps for Education in 2012 Meris Stansbury has compiled a “best of Apple” list of apps for 2012, including descriptions, suggested uses, features, price, and rating.   K-5 iPad Apps According to Bloom’s Taxonomy Diane Darrow has written an excellent series of articles recommending apps which assist in the development of higher-order thinking skills.   Apps4Edu The Utah Education Network provides a database of recommended educational apps searchable by keyword, device, cost, grade level, general category, and core curriculum areas.     Tech Tip 52 Great Google Docs Secrets  The staff writers at Online Colleges describe the lesser known and powerful options of Google Docs including: keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop photos, editable PDFs, self-updating of spreadsheets, and synching with Microsoft Office.     Don't Delay - Sign Up Today Register today to reserve a spot in the course you want for advanced certification or to renew your license. Several courses closed today due to full enrollment. List of All Summer and Fall 2012 Online Courses  Register Online Request Information Online  School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253 Archives - back issues in case you missed the most recent newsletter.