Online Learning Courses & News
The WVIZ Education Department provides educators with professional development opportunities in an accessible online format that makes learning fun, flexible, and collaborative.
Educators can participate in high-quality, online learning experiences through the course management system Moodle, available for graduate credit from area universities. PBS TeacherLine also has 80 graduate level courses that span the curriculum.
The ideastream Education department will customize online courses for teachers and administrators in a school district to address specific needs.
For more information, contact Ann Ebersole via email or call 216-916-6364.
Local Online Courses
To Kill a Mockingbird by H. Lee
Cost: $130
2
graduate credits for an additional fee
Read this timeless novel while discovering new ways to integrate this Pulitzer Prize winner into your curriculum. Utilizing a variety of multimedia resources, including PBS/NPR programming and online materials, educators learn how they can create innovative and engaging experiences that extend learning far beyond the traditional reading assignment. This class would be valuable for language arts and history teachers, as well as any classroom teacher, guidance counselor or administrator. There are multiple themes in the book that impact on all areas of teaching and working with students. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 24, 2012 (6 weeks)
Flyer RegistrationFlipping the Classroom - NEW
Cost: $125
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
In this online course, participants will learn what teachers around the country are doing to reverse the teaching process and take advantage of the student’s love for 21st century technology while adding flexibility to the school day.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 10, 2012 (4 weeks)
July 11, 2012 - August 7, 2012 (4 weeks)
August 8, 2012 - September 4, 2012 (4 weeks)
Bullying in the Digital Age
Cost: $95
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
Cyber bullying is like having a gigantic megaphone. Bullies can spread vitriol quickly and anonymously. Parents, school administrators, and law enforcement are all concerned about it as law suits and even teen suicides have brought awareness to the issue. This online course takes an in depth look at bullying in the digital age and techniques to use to deal with the issue. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 10, 2012 (4 weeks)
July 11, 2012 - August 7, 2012 (4 weeks)
The Global Achievement Gap - An Online Book Study
Cost: $110
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
In the Global Achievement Gap, education expert Tony Wagner situates our school problems in the larger context of the demands of the global knowledge economy. With insights gained from interviews with business leaders, review of new research and extensive classroom observations in the country’s leading suburban schools, he analyzes performance by considering the skills the next generation will need in the workplace. This is a must-read for anyone interested in seeing our young people achieve their full potential. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:August 8, 2012 - September 4, 2012 (4 weeks)
Flyer RegistrationApps for Educators
Cost: $125
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
Apps - what are they and how can they be used in the classroom? As more people have access to smaller, mobile devices like iPads and Smartphones, Apps will become more & more popular both in the mainstream and in education. As educators, we need to instruct our students on how to use these mobile devices as learning tools. This online course will explore Apps available for all curriculum areas and grade levels. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 10, 2012 (4 weeks)
July 11, 2012 - August 7, 2012 (4 weeks)
August 8, 2012 - September 4, 2012 (4 weeks)
Using Social Media Safely
Cost: $125
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube! The list goes on and on. This media is prevalent in the daily lives of students and teachers. So why not use this media as a tool in your classroom? Use of social networking can benefit students and provide more communication and collaboration among teachers and other educators. This online course will show you how to use this media safely in your curriculum. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 10, 2012 (4 weeks)
July 11, 2012 - August 7, 2012 (4 weeks)
August 8, 2012 - September 4, 2012 (4 weeks)
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by R. Simmons
Cost: $110
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
Odd Girl Out shines the light of understanding on the secret lives of girls. The secret world of girls’ aggression is just as harmful as the aggression of boys, but it is harder to recognize. By articulating the dynamics of this behavior, Simmons gives parents and teachers ways in which to help our daughters. Graduate credit available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 10, 2012 (4 weeks)
Flyer RegistrationBoys Adrift by L. Sax
Cost: $110
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
Dr. Sax identifies and explores a disturbing trend - the vast number of boys who seem to be disengaging from school and from their own potential. His analysis of the problem, as well as his insights and advice for parents and teachers make this a must read for anyone who is frustrated with what is happening to boys in our culture.
Session Dates:July 11, 2012 - August 7, 2012 (4 weeks)
Flyer RegistrationMoodle Basics
Cost: $125
1
graduate credit for an additional fee
Moodle is a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows teachers to create online learning modules with opportunities for interaction and collaboration. Moodle can be used to create online classes that are completely online or online modules that can be blended with face-to-face experiences. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Session Dates:June 13, 2012 - July 10, 2012 (4 weeks)
July 11, 2012 - August 7, 2012 (4 weeks)
August 8, 2012 - September 4, 2012 (4 weeks)
PBS TeacherLine Courses
About PBS TeacherLine
PBS TeacherLine National Online Courses begin Summer, 2012.
PBS TeacherLine is a series of facilitated online courses produced by leading educators and educational institutions. They are video-rich and are project-based. Each week, learners complete an assignment, read articles and view video, and participate in online discussions. Graduate credit is available from several universities listed at the TeacherLine site.
Register for a TeacherLine class online now.
In-District Courses
The ideastream Education Department can provide multiple teachers in a single district with online training. Experienced facilitators will guide the learners (no more than 18 per section). ideastream will take care of all the registration and administrative tasks. Registration lists and course completion reports will be submitted to the school district. Special single district pricing is available.
For more information or to request a proposal, contact Nancy Burce at (216) 916-6422 or via email.
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