Des Moines Area Community College

WebCT Training Schedule

Register by emailing Leanne Healy at ldhealy@dmacc.edu.

 

 

 

    Online Instructor Training Schedule (Spring 2008 Schedule Here)

 

Session 1:  September 10, 2007 - October 26, 2007

Session 2:  October 22, 2007 – December 7, 2007

Session 3:  January 7, 2008 – February 22, 2008

Session 4:  February 25, 2008 – April 18, 2008 (Spring Break March 19-23)

A maximum of 20 participants will be allowed in each session.

 

In the DMACC Distance Learning department we believe that in order to be an effective online instructor, a person needs to experience an online course from a student’s perspective.  For this reason, online training is now being offered online!  See below for more details.

  • All instructors teaching an online or blended course must have completed the online training course.
  • Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.  A copy of the certificate will be turned into the Distance Learning office.  Prior to submitting an online grant request or teaching an online course, a Certificate of Completion form must be on file in the DL department.
  • WebCT manuals and supplies will be distributed to participants prior to the course.
  • The online training course is broken down into 6 sessions over 7 weeks. Participants are expected to follow the given course schedule.
  • Participants are expected to spend at least 3-5 hours per week doing course work.
  • Participants are expected to be actively engaged in course activities, readings, and discussions.
  • Participants will complete the following by the end of the course:
    • A letter of introduction for your students
    • A syllabus that sets the expectations for students engaging in the online, blended, or web-enhanced course
    • An online learning module that includes goals, a learning sequence of one or more interactive activities, and an integrated strategy for assessing student learning.
  • Each participant will be enrolled in a blank course as an instructor.  For collaboration purposes, each participant will be enrolled into their classmates’ courses as students.
  • Participants are encouraged to use classmates as a collegial network for continued advice and support.
  • Participants have the option of earning 2 graduate credits through Drake University by taking this training. Regular Drake tuition will apply.  More information will be sent to participants prior to the session.

 

The best way to learn something new is not only to see it or read about it; but also to experience it, reflect on your experience, apply it, receive feedback, and learn from that feedback.

 

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