Online Course Materials
Course Assumptions
The following entry skills are required for this course:
This course makes the assumption that you are able to work independently. There are no required face-to-face meetings other than the ICE workshop. There are no required synchronous online meetings. However, feel free to email or arrange a chat with your instructor any time!
Course Description
Your students are interested, motivated, and ready to learn. You've got computers, resources, and Internet access. You've even got a lesson that addresses your exact grade level standards. What's missing? Nothing, unless your class is "normal".
In a typical class, each child is unique. Some students won't be able to read the materials you've selected, a few won't find the activities challenging, and others will have difficulty with the concepts because they lack the life experiences of others. Use technology to help you differentiate the learning environment. This session explores ways to use the Internet to locate quality materials to address individual differences. In addition, ten tips are provided for connecting students to the learning environment through technology-rich resources.
Students will participate in online threaded discussions and develop a technology-rich learning projects. Choices allow graduate students with varied backgrounds and interests to select activities that meet their professional needs.
Course Goals
Students will be able to:
The instructor will:
Course Requirements
For a complete description of the requirements, go to the Course Requirements page.
This course is being offered for Pass/No Pass credit. No incomplete grades will be given. All course requirements must be satisfactory in order to pass the course.
Use the following checklist to be certain that you've completed the course requirements. Email Dr. Lamb when you've completed everything and she'll verify your postings and submit a PASS grade.
Accommodations
Students needing accommodations because of disability must register with Adaptive Educational Services and complete the appropriate form before accommodations will be given. The AES office is located in Cavanaugh Hall 001E, 425 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 and may be reached by phone 317/274-3241 or 317/278-2050 TTD/TTY; by fax 317/274-2051; or by email aes@iupui.edu
For more information go to http://www.life.iupui.edu/Who/Adaptive/
Some people prefer to complete the course right away. Others may decide to use spring or summer break to complete the activities. In other words, if you want to do everything in early June, that's fine. It's up to you. I just need to have ALL GRADES turned in by the end of Summer Session I.
Recommended Schedule
January 27 - Face-to-face workshop at ICE
February 15 - Enter Nicenet materials and post introduction in Introduce Yourself.
March 15 - Recommended completion of first Five Connection discussions.
April 15 - Recommended completion of last Five Connection discussions.
May 15 - Recommended completion of Project.
June 15 - Last day to turn in Projects.