Graduate Assistant Distance Learning and Technology Institute
Open your classroom to the world!
September 6 - December 1, 2006
Learn how to translate your class into a powerful online learning experience. The Graduate Assistant Distance Learning & Technology Institute is a free, three-month course that merges solid strategy with the hands-on practice of developing highly effective online courses. Plus, you'll also get:
- $125 course development stipend upon completion
- Certificate of completion
- Increased skills in online course development!
What to expect at the Institute:
Three required face-to-face sessions:
1) Orientation – Here you'll be introduced to the organization Web site, an overview of campus resources for online delivery, online teaching technology, and a variety of online teaching tutorials.
2) Mid-point meeting – Join us after fall break to learn about copyright issues in the online environment as well as library services.
3) Final meeting – We'll come together the first week of December to share what we've produced througout the semester, discuss experiences and provide feedback and evaluations.
Two online modules (Sept. & Oct.) (one week for reading, one for posting an assignment and one for responding to colleagues)
1) Course creation – This module deals with the creation of an online syllabus and organization of a visually appealing and instructionally sound design for online learning.
2) Course management – Here, you'll learn effective methods for class communication, implementation and overall management.
12 hours of technical workshops to teach important skills, such as:
- Visual elements of the online classroom
- Document conversion
- Blackboard teaching tools
- Assessment approaches
Workshops are scheduled for:
- Thursday, September 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Monday, October 2, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Novembre 16, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
To obtain certificate of completion and stipend, participants must complete 75% or more of institute. Participants should expect to commit 1.5 hours per week.
For additional information, contact:
Greta Glenn, 472-4346 or gglenn2@unl.edu
