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\n RDLA366.16
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Supporting ELLs: Assessing Language Development<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Classroom assessment can promote language development and mastery for English language learners. Explore how to use classroom assessments effectively and strategically as tools to diagnose learning issues and as springboards to more effective educational practices, curricula, and strategies that help students learn.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 02/10/2010—03/08/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n Rocky Mountain PBS

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\n TECH415.37
<\/span><\/nobr>\n PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program / Capstone II<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Through collaboration with other course participants, explore research and methods to facilitate authentic classroom learning using current and emerging digital tools. In this 12-week course, learners will expand the portfolio they created in Capstone I to demonstrate the 2008 NETS•T at advanced levels. \r\n\r\nNote: Capstone I must be completed prior to enrollment.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/03/2010—05/25/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA383.11
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Supporting ELLs: Writing Development in Grades PreK-3<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Writing is one of the most difficult skills for English language learners to master creating unique challenges for educators trying to gauge the skills and concepts these students have attained. This course focuses on considering essential questions to identify and understand the special considerations that can benefit ELLs and specific strategies that support them, ranging from group lesson activities to the use of technology.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/24/2010—04/19/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n Rocky Mountain PBS

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\n INST120.181
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Unlock the secrets to developing a curriculum that meets the learning needs of different types of students. Create a cross-curricular unit that integrates technology to support learning, and plan lessons that address the different ways that your students learn. Activities will help you build flexibility into your lesson plans, enabling you to integrate your new knowledge into your instruction.\r\n\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST130.87
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Utilizing Technology in Creating a Problem-Based Curriculum<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Apply new strategies to develop your students\' problem-solving skills. Discover how technology can enhance their ability to state problems, pose questions, find answers, and, ultimately, approach learning as a continuous interaction with their world. Then, select a problem for your students to solve and craft a lesson plan that demonstrates the learning process.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST180.59
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Differentiated Instruction<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Meet the needs of all your middle school students with techniques to differentiate content, activities, and assessments. Discover methods for pre-assessment and strategies for tiered activities. Throughout the course you\'ll work on your final project: a differentiated instructional unit that meets your local standards of learning.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST300.145
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Curriculum Mapping I by Heidi Hayes Jacobs<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Explore curriculum mapping in this course developed with expert Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs. Understand how to incorporate mapping in classrooms to enrich curricula and have a powerful impact on student performance. Part I explores the history and purpose of curriculum mapping, your role as a teacher, the types of maps, and the various data collected in the maps. You will finish the course with a complete peer-reviewed plan to adjust the scope and sequence of your curriculum.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST310.51
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Inquiry-Based Learning in the Classroom<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Knowledge gained through investigation produces greater student understanding and achievement. Discover the key principles of inquiry-based learning, and observe and assess its effectiveness on class lessons and student Web projects. Develop an inquiry facilitation plan for a unit to implement inquiry based learning in your classroom.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST315.62
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching for Multiple Intelligences<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Discover the advantages of teaching methods that engage multiple intelligences and explore ways to implement them. You will also learn to teach and assess students differently based on their individual intellectual styles.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST320.87
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Connecting Family, Community and Schools<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn the Action Team for Partnership (ATP) model and discover how to engage families and communities in children\'s education. Examine the \"connection\" issues, acquire tools to integrate partnership programming into your curriculum, and develop a plan that involves parents, family members, and community resources in your own classroom.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n INST325.85
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Using Assessment and Evaluation<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Delve into the full array of assessment and evaluation tools, including rubrics, journals, formal and informal assessments, and portfolios. Then, create an effective rubric based on an existing student assignment.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH120.82
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Fostering Cooperative Learning, Discussion, and Critical Thinking in Elementary Math<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Highly developed collaborative and critical thinking skills are what your students need to meet standards and perform in high-stakes testing. Expand your collection of strategies for sharpening these skills using classroom technology. Discover activities designed to support collaboration and problem solving within the curriculum while addressing National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH165.151
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Enabling Students with Special Needs to Succeed in Math Class<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Make mathematics accessible and understandable for all students, including those with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates equity so that, whenever possible, students with disabilities learn in the same classrooms and with the same curricula as their peers. Learn to adapt your own curricula and work with special needs teachers to help your students succeed in the classroom.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH181.55
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Math in Everyday Life for Grades K-5<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Make mathematics \"real\" for your young students with a fresh look at problem solving, calculators, and the Internet in the classroom. Review the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Calculator-Usage and Problem-Solving Standards for a framework to design lesson plans, address content, and meet state standards. Then, develop a \"walking field trip\" through tasks found in students\' daily lives.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH216.13
<\/span><\/nobr>\n The Odds Are Good: Probability for Grades 6-8<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n We\'ll bet that we\'ve got what you\'re looking for! Discover techniques to develop lessons about probability that meet the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, use technology as a teaching tool, and incorporate new pedagogical strategies for teaching probability to middle school students.\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH221.116
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Count on It: Number Sense for Grades K-5<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Make sense out of \"number sense,\" as you discover the role it plays in students\' mathematical development and the impact it has on their future performance. Identify effective assessment strategies and examine lesson plans, Web resources, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH250.99
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction in Grades PreK-3<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn to teach mental arithmetic to enhance your students\' understanding of addition and subtraction. Develop your understanding of computational strategies by observing students, exploring lesson plans, and examining Web resources. Design, implement, and assess a numbers and operations lesson that combines technology, manipulatives, and effective pedagogical strategies as your final project.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH410.35
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Seeing Math™: Linear Functions<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Discover a fresh approach to teaching linear functions through the use of real-world problems that generate varied approaches and solutions. Learn how multiple representations and solutions strengthen students\' understanding of functions, equations, and problem solving.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH425.12
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Seeing Math™: Systems of Linear Equations<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Uncover each step in the solution process as you learn ways to help your students master the skills they need to answer questions like these: \"What does it mean to solve a system of linear equations?\" and \"What do all of the procedures used to solve such systems have in common?\"

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH435.22
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Seeing Math™: Quadratic Functions<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn high-impact modeling and problem-solving techniques to teach quadratic functions. Learn how to use multiple representations - tables, graphs, and symbolic expressions - as powerful tools to model physical situations and predict patterns.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n MATH455.24
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Seeing Math™: Data Analysis<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n What do the measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode) tell you about the data? Teach your students how to answer that question and encourage them to look beyond calculations and individual data points. Explain how the measures are related to the whole set and see the data as an aggregate; help students perform higher-order statistical thinking.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA051.86
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n This course focuses on preparing preschoolers for success by developing their early literacy skills. The theories and strategies presented are based on the latest early literacy research from Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen Roskos, you\'ll learn to plan meaningful early literacy-learning experiences that build on preschoolers\' prior knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen oral language development — providing them with the foundation for reading, writing, and future academic success.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA056.17
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Raising Readers: Ready to Read and Write with Digital Media (PreK)<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn to use programming and online resources to help young children develop early literacy and reading skills. Explore ways to use different types of stories to teach early reading and writing skills and how to share stories through oral storytelling and interactive readalouds. Create new stories together while interacting with PBS story characters in online games and activities. Internet access for children required for course activities.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA125.421
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Children\'s Authors on the Web: Online Sites that Motivate Students to Write<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Discover the power of author studies to motivate students to read and write. This course uses a problem-based approach to teach the techniques of conducting an author study integrating technology and the Internet. Explore author and other Web sites to collect resources that will introduce your students to many genres and inspire your students to read, write, and use technology effectively.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA135.61
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Reading in Mathematics<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Master effective reading skills which are critical for student achievement in mathematics. Learn the specific skills and knowledge students need in order to read mathematics texts effectively and how to help students sort ideas, understand text organization, connect text to mathematical concepts and operations, and tackle challenging reading content. Collaborate with fellow learners on the effectiveness of different teaching strategies for reading mathematics texts. This course aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Communication Standards.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA150.89
<\/span><\/nobr>\n An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Meet requirements for research-based literacy and reading instruction. Analyze in-depth studies of the use of phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition to develop the skills required for students to expand vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and gain independence. Familiarize yourself with the literacy needs of English language learners (ELL), students with learning disabilities, and other struggling readers.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA155.95
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Phonemic Awareness and Phonics<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Bring the ideal balance of oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and written language to your language arts instruction. Study the stages of literacy development and practice assessing the performance of budding young readers. Learn to design instructional activities that strengthen students\' skills in phonemic and phonological awareness.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA162.16
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Introduce your youngest readers and writers to the world of phonics and spelling with research-based instructional activities. Practice assessing the performance of emergent readers and analyzing students\' work samples to determine their knowledge levels. Use assessment data to design appropriate activities for teaching letter-sound correspondence, high-frequency words, word recognition, and spelling.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA167.22
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Engage beginning and transitional readers and writers with research-based phonics and spelling activities. Study and discuss topics such as the principles which form the foundation for traditional versus contemporary perspectives on spelling instruction. Investigate better ways to help students develop oral reading fluency through learning letters, letter-sound correspondence and patterns and high-frequency words, then assess a student\'s skill level in spelling to set appropriate individual goals.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA172.12
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Design more effective lesson plans by learning to evaluate your students\' word knowledge and to incorporate vocabulary instructional strategies. Explore the role of vocabulary knowledge in the relationship between the written vocabularies of reading and writing, and the oral vocabularies of listening and speaking. Evaluate how your instructional practices align with National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA) standards and your state\'s standards.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA175.28
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Enhance students\' reading comprehension through context-based instruction, direct instruction, and incidental exposure. Learn to incorporate proven vocabulary instructional strategies into your teaching. Then evaluate how your own instructional practices map to the National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA)standards and your state\'s standards.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA182.6
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Narrative and Expository Text Comprehension<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Play, art, drama, and technology can extend student learning far beyond read-aloud sessions. Discover techniques for varying genres and including expository texts to strengthen comprehension. Practice questioning skills to aid comprehension during read-alouds. A plan for incorporating expository text into instruction is the culminating project.\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA187.6
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Narrative and Expository Text Comprehension<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Explore smart strategies for assessing student comprehension and study the challenges that affect comprehension in the early elementary grades, such as the impact of genre. Develop lesson plans for direct instruction and collaborative approaches to teaching comprehension skills.\r\n\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA192.11
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Narrative and Expository Text Comprehension<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn proven comprehension assessment techniques that will enable you to plan appropriate instruction for your students. Develop narrative and expository text lesson plans that use a collaborative teaching approach for direct comprehension instruction.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA195.32
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Reading Fluency<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n A fluent reader is more confident and successful. Learn quantitative and qualitative techniques to assess and improve students\' fluency, and discover ways technology can foster students\' fluency progress. Apply practical, research-based strategies that leverage trusted PBS resources to help parents make the home-to-school connection. This course is also ideal for teachers who work with older, struggling readers. Content aligns with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and International Reading Association (IRA) standards.\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA205.14
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Effective Writing Instruction<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Even the youngest students can develop early writing skills. This course explores the theory and practice of writing instruction and covers practical strategies to support students\' writing development including modeled writing, shared writing, interactive writing, and independent writing. You\'ll practice to improve your own teaching and assessment of students\' writing products.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA340.188
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Reading in the Content Areas<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Master new strategies to address students\' reading and learning across grade levels. From exploring environments that promote effective learning to examining the skills students need to read content material successfully, this course will introduce you to essential techniques that support more independent reading and learning. You\'ll identify opportunities for your students to access prior knowledge, set a purpose or target for reading, organize and summarize ideas, take notes, and reflect on their discoveries with satisfaction.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Mathematics, Science, Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA376.13
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Supporting ELLs: Reading Fluency in Grades 2-5<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Explore the definition of reading fluency and its critical role in literacy development of English language learners. This course helps you master the use of fluency assessments and learn how to use strategies and resources for assessing, modeling, and facilitating fluency development.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—04/13/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE120.102
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Scientific Inquiry and Field Work: Discovering with Technology for Grades 6-8<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Keep your students engaged by incorporating current technology into your science curriculum. Visit Web sites that enable students to collect and analyze data using online equipment and learn high-tech strategies that allow them to record and analyze information, investigate the results, and share their findings. Then design a unit plan for an ecosystem field trip that incorporates what you\'ve learned.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE125.66
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Fostering Cooperative Learning, Inquiry, and Critical Thinking in Elementary Science<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn to meet national science standards by helping students develop the skills necessary to analyze ideas, think critically, and communicate clearly. Create lessons and activities that support collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE508.8
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Ecosystems and Human Impact - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Life Science.\r\nExamine the complex interactions of living and nonliving things that comprise an ecosystem. Explore a range of effective questioning techniques and discussion strategies for the classroom that can provide a context for understanding the nature of human impact on ecosystems.\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE518.7
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Natural Selection and Applied Genetics - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Life Science. \r\nEnhance your teaching of the processes of genetic adaptation. Examine how natural selection helps populations adapt to environmental changes and how our understanding of genetics and selection had changed the course of evolution. Gain experience in employing informed discussion and debate as a teaching strategy, and build your confidence in approaching controversial subjects.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE520.20
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching High School Biology - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn inquiry-based approaches to teaching standards-based science topics, including genetics, evolution, and cell biology. Gain practice using multimedia to explore novel learning environments and methodologies that foster student interest, involve them in the research process, advance their critical thinking skills, and develop their conceptual understanding.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—06/08/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE530.9
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Elementary Physical Science - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Enhance your understanding and teaching of physical science by exploring the concepts of motion, force, and matter that are part of daily life. Learn to incorporate observation, discourse, and experimentation into classroom lessons.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—06/08/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE540.10
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Middle School Physical Science - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Deepen your understanding of the science concepts needed to teach standards-based curricula in middle school. Increase your content knowledge of physical science topics of energy transfer, light and waves, heat transfer, and density and solubility. Learn methods and metacognitive strategies for learning and teaching, including scientific reasoning, prediction, and abstract and critical thinking.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—06/08/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE552.8
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Inquiry in Physical Science Education - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Physical Science\r\nExamine how using inquiry-based teaching and learning strategies can improve students\' understanding of atomic and molecular structure and other topics in physical science. Explore effective ways to bring the scientific process into the classroom.\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE554.4
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Assessing Understanding - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Physical Science\r\nExplore techniques for assessing what students know before, during, and after a lesson and discover how the knowledge students bring with them to a lesson affect their learning. Uncover specific teaching strategies that can help determine what your students understand about chemical reactions, atomic bonding, and other topics.\r\n

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n SCIE560.12
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching Earth and Space Science - Special Collection: Teachers\' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Master the principles of constructivist-learning and exploration based science instruction as you gain a comprehensive understanding of earth and space science to drive your students\' success. You will develop content knowledge about Earth as a system, landform processes, Earth\'s history, and weather and climate and discover a range of effective methods and strategies to approach these topics.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Science

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—06/08/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH145.247
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching with WebQuests for Grades K-12<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n 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.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH160.185
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Putting Technology to Use in the Classroom: Where to Start<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n 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.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH195.271
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Teaching and Learning with Graphic Organizers: Featuring Inspiration<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n 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.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH300.114
<\/span><\/nobr>\n The Computer for Personal Productivity<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Discover how you can use the computer, Web-based tools, and Web 2.0 to boost classroom productivity and effectiveness. Explore technology tools that improve communication with colleagues, students, and parents, help create lesson plans and instructional materials, and manage electronic information. For the course project you will use these innovative, Web-based tools in a plan designed to improve your personal productivity and positively impact student learning and achievement.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH305.68
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Using Multimedia to Develop Understanding<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n 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. Develop a project that integrates the use of multimedia in class assignments.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH310.50
<\/span><\/nobr>\n The Classroom Computer as a Learning Station<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n You can guide students as they use technology so they learn and accomplish more and conduct more productive research. Practice designing learning station activities and providing peer review support throughout the course. As your final task, implement and revise one activity, reflect on the learning experience, and then develop a detailed plan for your new classroom learning station.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH325.99
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Searching and Researching on the Internet<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Learn strategies to help students develop searching and researching skills, including the use of Web 2.0 tools. Explore ways to create authentic learning environments that make use of primary resources, go beyond sites such as Wikipedia for research, and teach responsible Web use. For the course project, create a research toolbox for developing searching and researching skills that you can use in a specific curriculum area.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH330.44
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Communicate and Collaborate Online<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Develop skills for researching, evaluating and using online educational communication tools. Explore Web 2.0 tools such as Wikis, blogs, social networking sites, discussion boards, videoconferencing and more while researching several collaborative classroom projects that use these tools. Learn about today’s student and technologies, ways to develop and participate in educational learning networks, and methods for creating and participating in classroom online collaborative projects.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH335.96
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Publishing on the Web<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Master basic knowledge and skills needed for Web publishing. Examine school- based Web sites and other Web-publishing projects to identify both effective and ineffective presentations. An easy-to-use Web page template and basic HTML prompts are provided to help you complete your final task: creating an effective Web page.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH345.4
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Developing Understanding with Dynamic Media and Digital Storytelling<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Digital storytelling and dynamic media have the power and the potential to engage learners in remarkable new ways. In this course, you will explore the basics of these 21st century teaching and learning approaches and connect them to an updated version of Bloom\'s Taxonomy. Learn about useful Web 2.0 tools like \'mashups\' for creating and sharing stories and study the steps involved in creating digital stories and corresponding evaluation rubrics.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH401.17
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Capstone Introduction: Planning a Technology Portfolio<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n This six-week course introduces you to ISTE NETS•T and the path to proficiency. You will increase your understanding of and comfort with, the 2008 NETS•T and their practical applications in the classroom. You will also begin creating lesson plans that will be included in the digital portfolios developed in Capstones I and II.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n TECH522.31
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n Effective online facilitators must know how to provide formative feedback, offer technical guidance, foster community, and communicate \'from the side\' to encourage learners to construct knowledge together. 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. For the final project, you will create a case study based on the experiences of a hypothetical online facilitator.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Instructional Technology

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 03/31/2010—05/11/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n PBS National

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\n RDLA363.22
<\/span><\/nobr>\n Supporting ELLs: Oral Language Development<\/a>

\n\n Description:
<\/span>\n This unique two-session course uses material derived from RDLA 200: Facilitating Oral Language Development. It offers both theoretical and practical information to apply in helping non-native English speakers develop language skills, meet learning standards, and experience success in school.

<\/span>\n\n \n For assignments and evaluation details, see the full syllabus<\/a>.

<\/span>\n \n\n Subject Area(s): <\/span>\n Reading/Language Arts

<\/span>\n\n Course Dates: <\/span>\n 04/14/2010—05/10/2010

<\/span>\n\n Offered By: <\/span>\n Rocky Mountain PBS

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<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n\n<\/table>\n\n");